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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advancements in
blended learning have enabled
humans
all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
need
to understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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