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 this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Recent
evolvements in
e-learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
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.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
have to consider
today because online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
desideratum
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This inspiring new book
also deals with the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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