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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
blended learning are enabling
students
all around the world
to take online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Lithuania to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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