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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Iceland to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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