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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
online education technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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