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
that
studies
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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