MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
talks about
subjects
relevant to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
digital education technology enable
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
assure that
the education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can students
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation 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 participants
manage
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and many other
stakeholders
want
to understand
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Professors want
to grasp how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also reviews the
most important controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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