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 this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
addresses
issues
relevant to open
education resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to participate in courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
typically free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
subjects that
distance learning organizations
have to deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
be assured that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach courses online?
What business strategies are being used by
institutions like
Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can stakeholders
manage problems like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
student attrition?
As elearning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
developing
need
to perceive how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Teachers want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
facts
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open educational topics.
This book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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