MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
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
book
that
discusses
topics
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
advancements in
elearning have enabled
learners
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
generally free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
issues that
elearning technology organizations
are having to deal with
in 2015 because blended learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the problems of
low
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
desire
to perceive how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
participants
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
ventures.
Educators want
to perceive how
these massively open online courses
can be improved.
To satisfy this
increasing
desideratum for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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