MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
technology-enhanced learning have enabled
learners
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
today because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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