MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
elearning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are struggling with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can participants
certify that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can participants
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can participants
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to better understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Public servants want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also researches the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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