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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
elearning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to struggle with
in 2015 because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Russia to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This interesting new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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