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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advancements in
digital education technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online education institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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