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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
topics
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
elearning technology have made it possible for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research.
How can educators
make sure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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