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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
learning technology are empowering
humans
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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