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 the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
examines
subjects
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
online learning technology are making it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are a variety of
subjects that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
today because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can institutions
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
desire
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open educational
initiatives.
Lecturers want
to comprehend how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
need for
details
the interesting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational topics.
This interesting new book
also investigates the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
|