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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
addresses
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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