MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
changes in
elearning technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are considering
in 2015 because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can participants
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
participants
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This interesting new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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