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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
developments in
digital education technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are numerous
topics that
online education institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Canada to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to perceive how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
participants
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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