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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
New
developments in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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