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 engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
explores
subjects
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
online education technology are empowering
humans
in nations all aver the world
to take part in courses via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These MOOC courses are
normally free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
have to struggle with
today because distance learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can institutions
certify that
the training provided by these
MOOC courses is
acceptable?
How can learners
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What different strategies are being used by
institutions like
Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
available there is a
developing
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
significant new open education
ventures.
Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses.
Corporations want
to gain more knowledge about how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To satisfy this
expanding
desire for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massive open online courses and other open education topics.
This sensational new book
also discusses the
key controversies associated with
massively open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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