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 the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
digital education technology are providing the means for
students
in nations all aver the world
to be participants in courses online.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
MOOC classes are
usually free
for learners 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 numerous
subjects that
elearning organizations
must deal with
now that elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of training provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
deal with the issues of
poor
student motivation and high
attrition?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
available there is a
need
to be aware of how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to gain more knowledge about
these
open educational
ventures.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
developing
need for
details
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects.
This gripping new book
also describes the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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