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 impressive book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
mostly free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to attend to
now that technology-enhanced learning is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can we
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
prolific there is a
developing
need
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
the outcomes of these
compelling new open education
experiments.
Everyone wants
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
desire for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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