MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
elearning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education institutions
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Costa Rica to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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