MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
articulates
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
available there is a
developing
desideratum
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to better comprehend
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This dramatic new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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