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 impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
examines
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
developments in
electronic educational technology are empowering
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
learning technology organizations
are having to struggle with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can educators
assure that
the teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
adequate?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
promising new open education
initiatives.
Intellectuals want
to better understand how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects.
This dramatic new book
also deals with the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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