MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
developments in
distance learning technology are empowering
humans
in nations all around the world
to take courses online.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
MOOC classes are
normally free
but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can educators
guarantee that
the quality of instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can organizations
get a handle on
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to perceive how
massive open online courses are being conducted.
Universities
and numerous other
participants
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
desideratum for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also researches the
most important controversies associated with
massive open online courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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