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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online learning technology are making it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
need for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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