MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
analyzes
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
developments in
e-learning technology have provided the means for
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
technology-enhanced learning organizations
are considering
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can organizations
certify that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As online learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
these
exciting new open educational
experiments.
Public servants want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
data
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This definitive new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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