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 new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
advances in
digital education technology have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
more than ever because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
guarantee that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can we
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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