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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
advancements in
online learning have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
demand for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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