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 this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
online education are enabling
people
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
One Month to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
open educational
ventures.
Students want
to grasp how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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