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.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to take classes online.
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 massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
iversity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
these
new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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