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 this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
related to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
elearning are providing the means for
humans
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in online classes.
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 online MOOCs are
commonly free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
respectable?
How can participants
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What strategies are being used by
institutions like
Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can institutions
manage issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As electronic educational technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
demand
to understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Lecturers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to understand
these
new open education
endeavours.
Researchers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be improved.
In response to this
developing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects.
This gripping new book
also describes the
controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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