MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
online education technology have enabled
humans
all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can educators
be assured that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Tonga to conduct these MOOCs?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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