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 this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
all around the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
distance learning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Students want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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