MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
digital education technology make it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
have to consider
in 2015 because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
need for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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