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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
distance learning technology are enabling
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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