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 enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
evolvements in
online learning are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to participate in online classes.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
subjects that
online learning technology institutions
are struggling with
today because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
guarantee that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
adequate?
How can we
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online courses?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can stakeholders
handle problems like
inadequate
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
widespread there is a
increasing
necessity
to better understand how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and many other
participants
would like
to understand
these
intriguing new open educational
experiments.
Academics want
to grasp how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
need for
knowledge
the exciting new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education issues.
This book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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