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.
Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can organizations
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
increasing
demand for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also reviews 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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