MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
blended learning technology have enabled
learners
all over the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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