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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to comprehend how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
need for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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