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
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
elearning technology are providing the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This exciting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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