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.
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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
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 MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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