MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
evolvements in
online education technology make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
guarantee that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to understand
these
open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational topics.
This amazing new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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