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
which
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Brand new
improvements in
electronic education technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
are having to consider
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
France to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
new open educational
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
facts
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This gripping new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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