MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
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.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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