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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
e-learning have provided the means for
humans
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
certify that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
new open education
ventures.
Researchers want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
To respond to this
crescive
need for
information
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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