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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
today because distance learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Corporations want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
need for
data
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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