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 the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
advancements in
electronic education technology are enabling
students
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online education organizations
are having to consider
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Academics want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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