MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
investigates
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massively open online courses are
typically free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
distance learning institutions
have to deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
improving so fast.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
all right?
How can students
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massive open online courses?
MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time.
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can teachers
handle
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desideratum
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and numerous other
participants
would like
to gain more knowledge about
the outcomes of these
interesting new open educational
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain more knowledge about how
these massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
crescive
desideratum for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This inspiring new book
also studies the
most important controversies associated with
MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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