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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
all over the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can stakeholders
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desideratum
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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