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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to gain more knowledge about
these
fascinating new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
crescive
demand for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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