MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver 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.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can students
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Russia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This sensational new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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