MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
blended learning are enabling
humans
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning institutions
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Colombia to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Instructors want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
growing
desire for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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