MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
developments in
elearning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes 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 massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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