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 this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
e-learning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning organizations
must deal with
now that online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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