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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
addresses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advancements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
have to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
need for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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