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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
distance learning technology enable
students
all over 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 online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
respectable?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
demand
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Researchers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
information
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This stimulating new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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