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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
electronic education technology have provided the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can participants
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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