MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
facts
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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