MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
learning technology have made it possible for
humans
in all parts of the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
developing so rapidly.
How can educators
certify that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
decent?
How can participants
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can stakeholders
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
endeavours.
People want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This sensational new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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