MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
topics
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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