MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
evolvements in
distance learning are enabling
people
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
distance learning organizations
are considering
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open education
ventures.
Academics want
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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