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 the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online learning are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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