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 this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
researches
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
growing
demand for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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