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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
deals with
topics
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
changes in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
distance learning institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Israel to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education topics.
This interesting new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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