MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
advances in
elearning technology are providing the means for
people
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
prolific there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
need for
facts
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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