MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
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
which
explores
topics
relating to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology make it possible for
humans
in every nation on earth
to take classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOCs are
ordinarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
issues that
blended learning institutions
are considering
now that blended learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can institutions
assure that
the quality control for these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
low
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
growing
necessity
to understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Educators want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
developing
need for
details
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This book
also explores the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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