MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
online education technology have empowered
students
all over the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
decent?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
participants
need
to better comprehend
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This authoritative new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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