Marching Towards Access and Equity in Higher Education ? An Exploration of Infinite Possibilities of MOOC
Journal: Issues and Ideas in Education (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-09-04
Authors : MOHAMEDUNNI ALIAS MUSTHAFA M.N.; MOHAMMED NASIMUDHEEN T;
Page : 203-216
Keywords : Higher education; MOOCs; On-line Learning; Openness in education;
Abstract
MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are a relatively recent online
learning model with infinite possibilities of offering freedom for access to higher education. The MOOC design depicts a future of openness in higher education. The evolution of MOOC based on the ideals that knowledge should be shared freely, and the urge to learn should be met without demographic, economic, and geographical constraints. In this framework, creative use of technologies makes a wide variety of open education provision. Along the movement towards open education, this new scenario opens up spaces for sharing thoughts, collaborating between institutions, educators and learners locally and internationally, and for expediting more meaningful teaching and learning process
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