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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
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 several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to consider
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Italy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
experiments.
Trainers want
to grasp how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
growing
need for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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