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 this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
online education technology are making it possible for
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
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.
Massive open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
demand
to be aware of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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