MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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
addresses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
important new open educational
experiments.
Trainers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
demand for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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