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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
elearning are enabling
people
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
almost always free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are several
topics that
online learning technology organizations
must deal with
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
all right?
How can institutions
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As e-learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
undertakings.
Lecturers want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
facts
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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