MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relevant to open
education resources
and
massive open online courses.
Recent
improvements in
online learning have made it possible for
students
all over the world
to take part in online courses.
These MOOCs are
almost always free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online learning institutions
must deal with
now that distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can educators
certify that
the training provided by these
massively open online courses is
decent?
How can institutions
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach massively open online courses?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
manage problems like
poor
motivation and high
learner attrition?
As digital education technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
growing
need
to comprehend how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and many other
stakeholders
would like
to better comprehend
the outcomes of these
compelling new open educational
experiments.
Everyone wants
to gain an understanding of how
massive open online courses
can be enhanced.
In response to this
growing
need for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
massively open online courses and other open educational issues.
This new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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