MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
people
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
desire for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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