MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
reviews
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
e-learning are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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