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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can we
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Public servants want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
crescive
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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