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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
advances in
technology-enhanced learning enable
learners
in every nation on earth
to take part in classes via the Internet.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
elearning organizations
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
certify that
the quality of these
massive open online courses is
passable?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital elearning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain more knowledge about
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
desire for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also analyzes the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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