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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
e-learning are enabling
people
all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
demand for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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