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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
elearning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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