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 the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
issues
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can participants
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Germany to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
demand for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This exciting new book
also discusses the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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