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 edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
discusses
subjects
pertaining to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
evolvements in
distance learning technology are empowering
people
in nations all aver the world
to take courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
almost always free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are numerous
topics that
distance learning institutions
have to struggle with
more than ever because elearning technology is
developing so fast.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC courses is
passable?
How can we
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business strategies are being used by
organizations like
The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
expanding
desire
to comprehend how
these massive open online courses are being conducted.
The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
would like
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
exciting new open educational
initiatives.
Corporations want
to know how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To meet this
increasing
desire for
knowledge
the authoritative new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This authoritative new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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