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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
analyzes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
distance learning technology make it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Corporations want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
desideratum for
details
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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