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.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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