MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
normally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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