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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
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.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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