MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
discusses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advances in
electronic education technology have made it possible for
learners
all over the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These online MOOC courses are
generally free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning organizations
are having to deal with
today because distance learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of education provided by these
MOOC classes is
good?
How can organizations
make sure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can institutions
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to better understand how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Corporations
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
new open education
ventures.
People want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To meet this
developing
desideratum for
information
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This amazing new book
also examines the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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