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 this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
The latest
advances in
distance learning technology are providing the means for
humans
all over the world
to take part in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
topics that
online education institutions
are having to deal with
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
assure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can learners
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
deal with the problems of
inadequate
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As blended learning becomes more
procurable there is a
expanding
demand
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and many other
stakeholders
want
to gain a better understanding of
these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Everyone wants
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
desideratum for
information
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also articulates the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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