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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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