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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
blended learning are enabling
learners
all around the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
low
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be made better.
In response to this
expanding
desire for
details
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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