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.
Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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