MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Teachers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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