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 appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
blended learning technology enable
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
generally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
today because learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Djibouti to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can organizations
deal with
inadequate
motivation and high
student attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better comprehend
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to comprehend how
these massively open online courses
can be made better.
To satisfy this
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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