MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
digital education technology are making it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Public servants want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This amazing new book
also considers the
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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