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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
distance learning have enabled
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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