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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
online learning technology make it possible for
people
all around the world
to take online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
topics that
online learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
now that learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can participants
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Algeria to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
demand
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to know how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
need for
information
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects.
This inspiring new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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