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 the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
e-learning are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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