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 the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
online learning are empowering
students
all over the world
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
assure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can students
ensure that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage issues like
low
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
stakeholders
would like
to gain more knowledge about
these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Corporations want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desire for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational issues.
This inspiring new book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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