MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education institutions
are struggling with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better understand
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desire for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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