MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
learners
all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
need
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to be more aware of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Researchers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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