MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
reviews
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning organizations
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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