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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
regarding open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
elearning technology are enabling
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
developing
demand for
facts
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational issues.
This scholarly new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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