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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
online education have made it possible for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
topics that
online learning institutions
are having to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can we
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
developing
desire
to understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better comprehend
these
interesting new open education
ventures.
Public servants want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To handle this
demand for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also studies the
major controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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