MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
decent?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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