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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
online learning technology have enabled
learners
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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