MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
desire for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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