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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advances in
blended learning technology enable
humans
in nations all around the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
learning technology organizations
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
tolerable?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
organizations like
University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the issues of
low
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As online education becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
crescive
demand for
data
the book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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