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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
facts
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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