MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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