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.
Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning have empowered
humans
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This new book
also analyzes the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
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