MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
advancements in
electronic educational technology have provided the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
are dealing with
now that online education technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
San Marino to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can we
handle
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As online learning becomes more
abundant there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
expanding
desideratum for
data
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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