MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
researches
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
online learning have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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