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 definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
New
changes in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
learning technology institutions
are having to struggle with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
guarantee that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
all right?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
need
to better understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
these
exciting new open education
experiments.
Trainers want
to perceive how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also considers the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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