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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
blended learning make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
experiments.
Teachers want
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desideratum for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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