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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
The New School to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to grasp how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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