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 authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
examines
topics
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses.
Modern
changes in
elearning technology are making it possible for
people
all around the world
to take part in online classes.
MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
mostly free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are several
subjects that
elearning technology institutions
have to deal with
in 2015 because online education technology is
advancing so fast.
How can teachers
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can institutions
certify that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses?
What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal?
How can institutions
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning technology becomes more
available there is a
increasing
necessity
to comprehend how
these MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to better understand
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open educational
undertakings.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
data
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational subjects.
This intriguing new book
also researches the
controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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