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
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
developments in
elearning have enabled
learners
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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