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 the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
reviews
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advances in
elearning technology are making it possible for
humans
all over the world
to be participants in classes online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
customarily free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
blended learning institutions
are struggling with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can stakeholders
assure that
the quality of training provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can learners
be assured that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses?
What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can participants
handle
low
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
need
to better understand how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scholars
and lots of other
participants
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
endeavours.
Professors want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This inspiring new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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