MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
examines
topics
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
changes in
distance learning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
learning technology organizations
are considering
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can students
guarantee that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning becomes more
abundant there is a
desideratum
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
growing
demand for
data
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This new book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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