MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As electronic education technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and many other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To handle this
crescive
desire for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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