MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses.
New
advancements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
students
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
normally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
today because elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage issues like
poor
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
need
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and many other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
developing
need for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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