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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
normally free
for students 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 a variety of
issues that
online learning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can we
guarantee that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better grasp
these
open educational
experiments.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
knowledge
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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