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 informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
advancements in
elearning technology are empowering
humans
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.
These MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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