MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning are providing the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
desire
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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