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 this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
elearning technology make it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
online education organizations
must deal with
today because online education technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can institutions
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Sudan to conduct these MOOC classes?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
interesting new open education
experiments.
Educators want
to better understand how
these MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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