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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
learning technology make it possible for
people
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Aland to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
need
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
crescive
need for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This stimulating new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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