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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
online learning have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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