MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advances in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also examines 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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