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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology enable
learners
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning institutions
are having to attend to
today because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
be assured that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
need for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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