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 this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
blended learning technology have made it possible for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
generally free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
online learning organizations
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can organizations
make sure that
the education provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can institutions
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today?
How can teachers
deal with the problems of
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
growing
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Lecturers want
to perceive how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
increasing
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This dramatic new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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