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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
online learning make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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