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 this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
online education have enabled
humans
in every nation on earth
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
now that learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Laos to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
handle
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open education
ventures.
Professors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
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 educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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