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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
digital education technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
necessity
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Public servants want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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