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A comparison of MOOC development and delivery approaches

Smith, N., Caldwell, H., Richards, M. and Bandara, A. (2017) A comparison of MOOC development and delivery approaches. International Journal of Information and Learning Technology. 34(2), pp. 152-164. 2056-4880.

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Abstract:
We present a comparison of two ways of developing and delivering MOOCs. One was developed by the Open University in collaboration with FutureLearn; the other was developed independently by a small team at Northampton University. The different approaches had very different profiles of pedagogic flexibility, cost, development processes, institutional support, and participant numbers. This comparison shows that, even several years after MOOCs came to prominence, there is a range of viable approaches for MOOCs. MOOCs on existing large platforms can reach many thousands of people, but constrain pedagogical choice. Smaller, self-made MOOCs have smaller audiences but can target them more effectively.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Distance learning, computer-based learning, E-learning, open learning
Creators:
Smith, N., Caldwell, H., Richards, M. and Bandara, A.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Teacher Continuing Professional Development
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Education
Date:
30 March 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 152-164
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Information and Learning Technology
Volume:
34
Number:
2
Number of Pages:
13
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1108/IJILT-09-2016-0047
ISSN:
2056-4880
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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