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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
digital education technology are empowering
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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