MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
One Month to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to better grasp
these
significant new open education
undertakings.
Educators want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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