MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
elearning technology have empowered
learners
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
open education
endeavours.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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