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 scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
describes
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
gains in
electronic educational technology have enabled
learners
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC courses are
mostly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
subjects that
distance learning organizations
are considering
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so swiftly.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
tolerable?
How can we
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As elearning technology becomes more
available there is a
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to understand
these
promising new open education
ventures.
Scientists want
to gain more knowledge about how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues.
This inspiring new book
also talks about the
controversies associated with
these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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