MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
elearning are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desire for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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