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 the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology have provided the means for
people
all over the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning institutions
have to struggle with
today because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage
low
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to know how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
developing
desire for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This exciting new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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