MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
related to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Modern
advancements in
blended learning are making it possible for
people
in nations all around the world
to take part in classes online.
These massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
issues that
blended learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because e-learning technology is
improving so swiftly.
How can participants
ensure that
the quality of these
MOOCs is
decent?
How can stakeholders
assure that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses?
What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
learner attrition?
As blended learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
expanding
demand
to comprehend how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
exciting new open educational
ventures.
Scientists want
to better understand how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To meet this
need for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
key controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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