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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
normally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can teachers
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
new open educational
experiments.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This exciting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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