MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
describes
issues
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open online courses are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is
advancing so rapidly.
How can teachers
assure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
tolerable?
How can institutions
make sure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
United States to conduct these MOOC courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage issues like
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
demand
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
these
significant new open educational
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
demand for
details
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational issues.
This intriguing new book
also deals with the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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