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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
electronic education technology make it possible for
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can organizations
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
iversity to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education topics.
This gripping new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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