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 educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
talks about
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
online learning have made it possible for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Scholars want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also addresses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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