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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advances in
electronic education technology are empowering
humans
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is
improving so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can stakeholders
guarantee that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
need
to better understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Teachers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Universities want
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects.
This authoritative new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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