MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
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
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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