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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
students
in every nation on earth
to take online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online education technology becomes more
procurable there is a
increasing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to understand
these
significant new open educational
undertakings.
Public servants want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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