MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
changes in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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