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 cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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