MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
normally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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