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 thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
analyzes
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
gains in
learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
distance learning institutions
have to consider
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massive open online courses is
adequate?
How can participants
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
desire
to comprehend how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
expanding
desideratum for
knowledge
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This authoritative new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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