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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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