MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
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
book
which
analyzes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning technology are providing the means for
students
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
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can learners
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
want
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Professors want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics.
This new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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