MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
elearning technology have enabled
humans
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
decent?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can learners
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
get a handle on
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As electronic education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Academics
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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