MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are dealing with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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