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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
issues
relating to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
improvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage issues like
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This sensational new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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