MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are many
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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