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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online education have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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