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
investigates
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Modern
evolvements in
digital education technology have provided the means for
students
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
normally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
online learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can educators
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
get a handle on
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
desire
to grasp how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
People want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
crescive
need for
facts
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource issues.
This sensational new book
also considers the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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