MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
studies
subjects
regarding open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
Recent
gains in
learning technology are enabling
learners
in all parts of the world
to be participants in classes via the Internet.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massive open online courses are
free
for learners but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
distance learning institutions
are having to attend to
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can we
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massive open online courses is
satisfactory?
How can learners
assure that
instructors are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach online MOOC courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can teachers
handle problems like
low
learner motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world.
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
necessity
to perceive how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and lots of other
stakeholders
want
to better grasp
the outcomes of these
promising new open educational
endeavours.
Scholars want
to gain an understanding of how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
increasing
demand for
knowledge
the dramatic new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues.
This thrilling new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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