MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
distance learning are making it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can we
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
open education
ventures.
Intellectuals want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses 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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