MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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