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
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
New
gains in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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