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 this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
online education organizations
have to struggle with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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