MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
gains in
online learning have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
fascinating new open education
undertakings.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
desire for
data
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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