MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
elearning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
open educational
ventures.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
demand for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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