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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
elearning are empowering
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning organizations
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Belize to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This interesting new book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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