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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
which
discusses
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
advancements in
technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for
humans
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
get a handle on
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
growing
demand for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education issues.
This definitive new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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