MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
distance learning technology are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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