MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
evolvements in
e-learning technology have enabled
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Students want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This interesting new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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