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 breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
examines
topics
regarding open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
learning technology are empowering
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
mostly free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can students
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This exciting new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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