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 interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
New
advances in
electronic education technology enable
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
online learning technology organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Germany to conduct these massive open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
important new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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