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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This new book
also examines 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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