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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can students
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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