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 the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology enable
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology institutions
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To handle this
crescive
desire for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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