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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology have enabled
people
all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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