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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
online learning are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are dealing with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Public servants want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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