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
book
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
blended learning have made it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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