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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
gains in
online learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can learners
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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