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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
digital education technology have enabled
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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