MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
The latest
changes in
elearning technology make it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
blended learning institutions
have to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
assure that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
promising new open educational
undertakings.
Intellectuals want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects.
This thrilling new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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