MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
reviews
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
blended learning are providing the means for
people
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
are struggling with
now that blended learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Thailand to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
necessity
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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