MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
e-learning technology have enabled
students
in nations all aver the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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