MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online learning are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take courses 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.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
are considering
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can students
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
demand
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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