MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online education are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
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.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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