MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online education technology are providing the means for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are several
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can participants
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
demand for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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