MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
deals with
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
elearning technology are providing the means for
learners
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
e-learning technology organizations
have to deal with
now that distance learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can stakeholders
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with
inadequate
student motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
increasing
demand
to grasp how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
compelling new open education
endeavours.
Trainers want
to know how
these MOOC classes
can be made better.
In response to this
growing
demand for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.
This interesting new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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