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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
developments in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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