MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
elearning organizations
have to struggle with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
decent?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can learners
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better understand
these
open educational
undertakings.
Instructors want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This amazing new book
also reviews the
controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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