MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
articulates
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
e-learning are empowering
learners
all over the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
elearning technology organizations
have to consider
now that e-learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
demand for
data
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This inspiring new book
also examines 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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