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 compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
elearning have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can students
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to better understand how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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