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.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
online education enable
people
all over the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Chile to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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