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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
available there is a
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
ventures.
Lecturers want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
developing
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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