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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are numerous
issues that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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