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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
elearning technology have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
must deal with
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desideratum
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes
can be made better.
To handle this
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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