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 this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
addresses
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Brand new
evolvements in
distance learning technology have made it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online courses.
These massive open courses are
typically free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a variety of
topics that
distance learning organizations
are having to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so quickly.
How can organizations
certify that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOC courses is
satisfactory?
How can we
guarantee that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Finland to conduct these MOOCs?
What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
deal with the problems of
inadequate
motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As e-learning becomes more
available there is a
expanding
necessity
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Trainers
and many other
stakeholders
need
to better perceive
these
compelling new open educational
initiatives.
Scientists want
to perceive how
massive open online courses
can be improved.
To respond to this
demand for
information
the scholarly new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open education resource topics.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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