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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
distance learning enable
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education institutions
have to consider
now that online education technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
most important 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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