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 the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
gains in
learning technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor.
There are several
subjects that
elearning institutions
are considering
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
good?
How can learners
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
handle
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to grasp how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
ventures.
Teachers want
to perceive how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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