MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
humans
all over 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
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
need
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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