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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
addresses
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
improvements in
distance learning technology are enabling
students
all around the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
commonly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
improving so quickly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the instruction provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massively open online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Coursera to conduct these MOOCs?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can educators
manage
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
need
to better perceive
these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to comprehend how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
demand for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also reviews the
key controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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