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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
investigates
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are many
issues that
online education organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
crescive
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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