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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
learning technology make it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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