Implications of Massive Open Online Courses for Higher Education: Mitigating or Reifying Educational Inequities?
Overview & Synopsis
The proliferation of massive open online courses (MOOCs) has stirred a fervent debate about global access to higher education. While some commentators praise MOOCs for expanding educational opportunities in a more open and accessible fashion, others criticize this trend as a threat to current models of higher education and a low-quality substitute for traditional learning. Drawing on a comprehensive literature review of both academic and popular media sources, this article will explore the impact of MOOCs on the field of higher education, with a particular emphasis on their promise to enhance educational opportunities worldwide. Specifically, the analysis will focus on the four issues that have--so far--proven to be most significant in shaping the future of MOOC as an equalizing force in higher education: credit, pedagogy, internationalization, and, finally, legal and financial aspects.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Implications of Massive Open Online Courses for Higher Education: Mitigating or Reifying Educational Inequities? |
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| Author / Organization | Literat, Ioana |
| Subject & Discipline | Mass Instruction, College Credits, Teaching Methods |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2015 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-207068 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |