Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit