MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
topics
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
evolvements in
online learning have empowered
people
all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can we
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can organizations
handle issues like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
necessity
to be aware of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
Scientists want
to perceive how
MOOCs
can be made better.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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