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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
blended learning make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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