MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
gains in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
typically free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
now that learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can we
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
experiments.
Students want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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