MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
reviews
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
learning technology are enabling
learners
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education institutions
must deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Students want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This amazing new book
also researches the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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