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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
e-learning institutions
are having to attend to
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
The John Marshall Law School to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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