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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Academics want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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