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.
Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can stakeholders
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOCs?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
need for
details
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This stimulating new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER).
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