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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
changes in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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