MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
reviews
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
evolvements in
electronic educational technology have empowered
students
in nations all aver the world
to participate in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
online learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can educators
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
tolerable?
How can learners
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with
poor
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
significant new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to understand how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
expanding
desideratum for
details
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also articulates the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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