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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
evolvements in
online education technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
online learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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