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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
elearning are providing the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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