MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
distance learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
be assured that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Australia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This sensational new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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