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 this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
distance learning technology have empowered
learners
in nations all around the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
now that distance learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
respectable?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Everybody wants
to grasp how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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