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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
studies
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
students
all over the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
distance learning organizations
are having to attend to
in 2015 because learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can stakeholders
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open educational
endeavours.
Lecturers want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This thrilling new book
also discusses the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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