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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advances in
electronic education technology have enabled
people
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
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.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the schooling provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
demand for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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