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 the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
electronic education technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to comprehend how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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