MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
studies
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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