MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
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 courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
blended learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can we
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Libya to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
People want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
need for
knowledge
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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