Adopting MOOCs on campus: A collaborative effort to test MOOCs on campuses of the University System of Maryland
Published | March 2015 |
Journal | Online Learning Volume 19, Issue 2, Pages 1-15 |
Country | United States, North America |
ABSTRACT
To address the paucity of data on the use of MOOCs in “traditional” postsecondary institutions, Ithaka S+R and the University System of Maryland studied the feasibility of repurposing MOOCs for use in hybrid, credit-bearing courses. In this paper we will describe the design of a large-scale study undertaken to examine the use of MOOCs in fourteen campus-based courses, followed by two types of findings: First, we will share quantitative outcomes from students in hybrid sections, comparing students who took MOOCs with those who were taught in a traditional face-to-face manner; second, we will share qualitative findings on the opportunities and challenges presented by the use of MOOCs on campus. Finally, we will reflect on what would need to occur in order for these models to see widespread adoption in the future.Keywords | blended learning · hybrid · MOOC · side-by-side comparison |
ISSN | 2472-5730 |
Other number | 2 |
Refereed | Yes |
Rights | Open Access Policy This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. |
DOI | 10.24059/olj.v19i2.523 |
URL | https://olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org/index.php/olj/article/view/523 |
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