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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
now that blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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