MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology have enabled
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online education organizations
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can we
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
good?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Everybody wants
to understand how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This dramatic new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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