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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
developments in
blended learning are providing the means for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
ventures.
People want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
growing
desideratum for
information
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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