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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
United States to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To respond to this
developing
desire for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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