MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
improvements in
e-learning technology are providing the means for
students
all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
learning technology institutions
are having to consider
more than ever because learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can learners
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
get a handle on
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
desire
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
participants
want
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
endeavours.
People want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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