Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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