MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
explores
issues
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
electronic educational technology have enabled
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to consider
now that blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As digital educational technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
experiments.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education topics.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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