Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit