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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can we
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can learners
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
want
to understand
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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