MOOC quality: the need for new measures

Hood, N. and Littlejohn, A. (2016) MOOC quality: the need for new measures. Journal of Learning for Development, 3(3), pp. 28-42.

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Abstract

MOOCs are re-operationalising traditional concepts in education. While they draw on elements of existing educational and learning models, they represent a new approach to instruction and learning. The challenges MOOCs present to traditional education models have important implications for approaching and assessing quality. This paper foregrounds some of the tensions surrounding notions of quality, as well as the need for new ways of thinking about and approaching quality in MOOCs.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Massive open online courses, quality, quality assurance, indicators.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Littlejohn, Professor Allison
Authors: Hood, N., and Littlejohn, A.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education
Journal Name:Journal of Learning for Development
Publisher:Commonwealth of Learning
ISSN:2311-1550
ISSN (Online):2311-1550
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2016 The Authors
First Published:First published in Journal of Learning for Development 3(3): 28-42
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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