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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
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 courses are
generally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology organizations
have to consider
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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