MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
online education technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to take 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 MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
today because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
desire
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
ventures.
People want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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