MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology are empowering
learners
all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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