MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
studies
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
developments in
online education have enabled
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
get a handle on
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
crescive
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This intriguing new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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