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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
learning technology have provided the means for
humans
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
promising new open educational
experiments.
Professors want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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