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 the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
researches
subjects
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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