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 this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
digital education technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are considering
more than ever because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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