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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advances in
e-learning technology enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are having to consider
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
respectable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Professors want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education topics.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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