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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
developments in
online education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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