MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
today because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the training provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
important new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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