MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
electronic educational technology are enabling
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can we
be assured that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Malta to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
need
to understand
these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Everybody wants
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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