MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
blended learning are enabling
students
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can we
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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