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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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