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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
online learning are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
ventures.
People want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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