MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
online learning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Poland to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desire for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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