MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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