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 illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
describes
issues
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
electronic educational technology make it possible for
students
all around the world
to take online courses.
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.
These massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
all right?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
manage
low
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Scholars want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOC classes
can be improved.
To respond to this
desideratum for
data
the sensational new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open education topics.
This intriguing new book
also considers the
key controversies associated with
these massive online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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