MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
online learning technology have enabled
humans
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
data
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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