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 the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
information
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also investigates the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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