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 this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
humans
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can educators
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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