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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
learning technology make it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can we
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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