MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 – Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
deals with
issues
pertaining to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
advancements in
online education technology have empowered
people
in all parts of the world
to be participants in courses via the Internet.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation.
There are several
issues that
e-learning technology institutions
must deal with
more than ever because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can educators
make sure that
the quality control for these
MOOC classes is
acceptable?
How can organizations
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
Guinea to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
manage issues like
inadequate
learner motivation and high
dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
prolific there is a
growing
need
to perceive how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Academics
and many other
participants
desire
to better grasp
these
fascinating new open education
initiatives.
Academics want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
developing
desideratum for
facts
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open education issues.
This new book
also discusses the
controversies associated with
these massive open courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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