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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
necessity
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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