MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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