MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
developments in
distance learning technology have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to take courses online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Niger to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education subjects.
This interesting new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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