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 this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
investigates
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
online education make it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
have to struggle with
now that online learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle issues like
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
expanding
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
interesting new open education
undertakings.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
demand for
facts
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.
This gripping new book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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