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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to attend to
now that distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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