MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
talks about
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around 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 massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
need for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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