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 exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
learning technology enable
people
all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
online education organizations
are having to attend to
today because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
growing
need for
data
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This gripping new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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