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 this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
distance learning have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
new open educational
experiments.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
need for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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