Littlejohn, Allison · Falconer, Isobel · McGill, Lou

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Falconer, Isobel; McGill, Lou; Littlejohn, Allison; Boursinou, Eleni; et al.

This report synthesizes the findings of the "OER4Adults study", a study conducted in 2012-13 by a team from the Caledonian Academy, Glasgow Caledonian University, under a contract with the European Commission Joint ...

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McGill, Lou; Falconer, Isobel; Littlejohn, Allison; Beetham, H.

The JISC/HE Academy OER Phase 3 programme (October 2011- October 2012) was designed to build on the sustainable practice identified in the first two stages (Pilot programme, and Phase 2 programme), and to expand in new ...

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McGill, Lou; Falconer, Isobel; Beetham, H.; Littlejohn, Allison

Phase 2 of the JISC/HEA jointly funded UK OER programme was launched in October 2010. The aim of this second phase of funding was to build on the lessons learned in the pilot phase - across institutions, individual ...

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Vale, Katie; Littlejohn, Allison; Littlejohn, Allison; Pegler, Chris

This chapter examines potential benefits and limitations of MOOCs, using a case example of a major MOOC initiative:edX. This chapter begins by examining conflicting perspectives around MOOCs from the literature. Then ...

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Hood, Nina; Littlejohn, Allison

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 ...

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Littlejohn, Allison; Hood, Nina

There are significant complexities in interpreting and measuring quality in MOOCs. In this chapter, we examine experts' perceptions of how to measure quality in MOOCs, using empirical data we gathered through ...

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Littlejohn, Allison; Hood, Nina

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) often are viewed as synonymous with innovation and openness. In this chapter, we trace their origins and varied manifestations and the ways they are understood. We interrogate the ...

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Littlejohn, Allison; Hood, Nina

MOOCs have the potential to challenge existing educational models. Paradoxically, they frequently reinforce educational conventions by requiring the learners to conform to expected norms of current educational models. ...

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Milligan, Colin; Littlejohn, Allison

Massive Open Online Courses have emerged as a popular mechanism for independent learners to acquire new knowledge and skills; however, the challenge of learning online without dedicated tutor support requires learners ...

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Hood, Nina; Littlejohn, Allison

Open education resources (OER) and accompanying open education practices(OEP), are changing the education landscape. For educators to take full advantage of the opportunities OER offer they must engage in learning ...

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