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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
distance learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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