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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
improvements in
blended learning are enabling
humans
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning institutions
are struggling with
today because online learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can organizations
be assured that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Students want
to grasp how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open education subjects.
This stimulating new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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