MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
people
all around the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
the education provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can organizations
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
expanding
desire for
information
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues.
This book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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