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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
issues that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
desire for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This scholarly 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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