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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology make it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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