MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
online learning make it possible for
students
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
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.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
initiatives.
Trainers want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This exciting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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