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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
online learning enable
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
endeavours.
People want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desire for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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