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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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