MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
are considering
today because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Aland to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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