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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This definitive new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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