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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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