MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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