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 fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
blended learning technology have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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