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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
explores
subjects
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Brand new
gains in
distance learning technology have empowered
people
all over the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning organizations
have to struggle with
more than ever because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
make sure that
the quality control for these
massive open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses?
What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
attrition?
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
increasing
demand
to better understand how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Professors
and lots of other
participants
want
to gain a better understanding of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
endeavours.
Educators want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
desire for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This intriguing new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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