MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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