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 the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
electronic education technology are enabling
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Jordan to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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