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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
developments in
digital education technology have made it possible for
learners
all around the world
to take courses online.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning organizations
are having to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
desire
to be aware of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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