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 the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
improvements in
digital education technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can educators
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Scientists want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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