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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
deals with
issues
having to do with open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
developments in
blended learning have empowered
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
elearning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because blended learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Australia to conduct these MOOC courses?
How can organizations
handle issues like
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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