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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
online learning are making it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
want
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Universities want
to know how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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