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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
changes in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to perceive how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
need for
facts
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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