MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
advances in
learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
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.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
are struggling with
now that elearning technology is
improving so fast.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can we
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can participants
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses?
How can organizations
handle
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better understand
these
important new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
increasing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education issues.
This scholarly new book
also explores the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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