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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
studies
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
learning technology are making it possible for
learners
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning organizations
must deal with
now that online education technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can institutions
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This authoritative new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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