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 the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
addresses
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
elearning are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This amazing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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