MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
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 is a
book
that
addresses
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
online education make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
demand for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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