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 this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to attend to
today because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
desideratum
to comprehend how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
need for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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