MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
learning technology make it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach 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
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desideratum
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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