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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
elearning have empowered
students
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of these
MOOC courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
compelling new open education
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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