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 significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
describes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
digital education technology make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
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 classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
today because blended learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can students
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
demand for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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