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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
online learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that online education technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
low
motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
would like
to better perceive
these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Everybody wants
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This scholarly new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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