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 the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
talks about
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
desideratum
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
data
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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