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 fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
issues
relevant to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
gains in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all around the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massive open online courses are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
blended learning institutions
have to struggle with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can stakeholders
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different strategies are being used by
organizations like
Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
learner attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
demand
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
want
to better perceive
these
interesting new open educational
undertakings.
People want
to better understand how
MOOC courses
can be improved.
To meet this
demand for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This exciting new book
also analyzes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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