MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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