MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
analyzes
issues
related to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
improvements in
e-learning enable
people
in every nation on earth
to take classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive online courses are
generally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
blended learning organizations
are dealing with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
tolerable?
MOOCs are a form of distance education.
How can institutions
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital education technology becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Trainers want
to better understand how
MOOC classes
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
need for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational topics.
This book
also deals with the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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