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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
topics
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning technology have empowered
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
desideratum
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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