MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
investigates
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
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 open courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to grasp how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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