MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
elearning technology are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
manage
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Everybody wants
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
details
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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