MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
students
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are considering
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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