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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
make sure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This interesting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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