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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
electronic education technology make it possible for
humans
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
demand for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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