MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
developments in
distance learning are empowering
students
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
undertakings.
People want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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