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 exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology have enabled
humans
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so swiftly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can organizations
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to be aware of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to grasp how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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