MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
digital education technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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