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 book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
topics
regarding open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
developments in
elearning are enabling
people
in nations all around the world
to take courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are a variety of
topics that
elearning organizations
must deal with
today because elearning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
assure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
massively open online courses is
good?
How can we
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can organizations
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
need
to understand how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
new open educational
ventures.
Trainers want
to comprehend how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
increasing
demand for
facts
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This stimulating new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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