MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
online learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
demand for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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