MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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