MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
articulates
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education organizations
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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