MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
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 Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
advances in
elearning technology are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
need for
data
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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