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 this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
distance learning have empowered
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online education organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
desideratum for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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