MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
investigates
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
changes in
online learning are making it possible for
students
in nations all around the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can stakeholders
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can learners
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and many other
stakeholders
want
to better understand
these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
information
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects.
This new book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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