MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
describes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
improvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
all around the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
subjects that
e-learning technology organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can participants
handle
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Lecturers
and many other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to understand how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
increasing
need for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also researches the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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