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 fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
related to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
students
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can we
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Trainers want
to better understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
demand for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education subjects.
This book
also describes the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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