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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
changes in
elearning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
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.
Massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
today because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
demand for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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