MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
e-learning technology are enabling
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
commonly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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