MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
studies
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
e-learning technology have enabled
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in 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.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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