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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning technology have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
People want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This definitive new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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