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 this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
issues
having to do with open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
changes in
technology-enhanced learning make it possible for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online courses.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to consider
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can institutions
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can stakeholders
ensure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
deal with
poor
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
participants
need
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to grasp how
these MOOC courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
desideratum for
details
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This intriguing new book
also describes the
most important controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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