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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
e-learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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