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.
Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online learning have made it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are dealing with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
demand for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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