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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
The latest
gains in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
e-learning institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Corporations want
to gain an understanding of how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|
