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 interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
articulates
issues
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
e-learning technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
mostly free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
today because blended learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
edX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Teachers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
interesting new open education
endeavours.
Universities want
to understand how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
To handle this
expanding
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational topics.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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