MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
online education technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
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 e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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