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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
commonly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can organizations
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desideratum
to grasp how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
these
important new open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource topics.
This definitive new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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