MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have empowered
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are a lot of
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Syria to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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