MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
researches
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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