MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
elearning have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are many
topics that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
need
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
interesting new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource topics.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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