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 this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
considers
topics
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
digital education technology are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
now that technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better perceive
these
important new open educational
initiatives.
Researchers want
to comprehend how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
growing
desire for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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