MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
elearning are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because online education technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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