MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses 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 MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so rapidly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Students want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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