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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
electronic educational technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are considering
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can learners
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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