MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
explores
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
evolvements in
learning technology have provided the means for
students
in all parts of the world
to participate in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These MOOC classes are
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 many
topics that
elearning technology institutions
have to consider
in 2015 because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of instruction provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
deal with
inadequate
learner motivation and high
attrition?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desideratum
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Corporations
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To respond to this
increasing
need for
facts
the thrilling new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This new book
also addresses the
controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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