MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
distance learning have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
fascinating new open educational
experiments.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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