MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
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
that
discusses
subjects
having to do with open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
New
changes in
digital education technology are providing the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
almost always free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
online education organizations
are struggling with
in 2015 because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can teachers
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
acceptable?
How can institutions
make sure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
poor
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As e-learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
need
to understand how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
intriguing new open educational
ventures.
Academics want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
developing
demand for
facts
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also reviews the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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