Drivers of MOOC Sustainability : A Comparison of the US and India
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1.1-1.8 |
| Journal / Publication | International Journal of the Computer, the Internet and Management |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | SP |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2015 |
Conference
| Title | 12th International Conference on eLearning for Knowledge-Based Society |
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| Location | Siam Technology College |
| Place | Thailand |
| City | Bangkok |
| Period | 11 - 12 December 2015 |
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| Permanent Link | https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(0bd0127a-6fad-44c7-b152-969029538336).html |
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Abstract
The dynamics of online teaching and learning have been transformed through the development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which are now available as a global commodity with access to an online computing device. This raises the question, whether the factors that drive MOOC sustainability in diverse socioeconomic country contexts differ across regions. The article examines this question through a review of the literature on MOOCs, shaped primarily by developments in the USA, and comparing the findings to implementation characteristics of MOOCs in India, identified based on expert opinions. Success factors for MOOCs are identified along four dimensions, (1) MOOC supply and stakeholders, (2) distribution channels, (3) intended learning outcomes and (4) the learning perspectives or demand for MOOCs within diverse contexts. Results point to the research need for formulation and validation of a differentiated MOOC success model, and the need for a careful understanding of regional, contextual characteristics to attain MOOC success in practice.
Research Area(s)
- Contextualized Online Education, MOOCs, MOOC Success Factors, Sustainability
Citation Format(s)
Drivers of MOOC Sustainability: A Comparison of the US and India. / Shah, Mariam Aman; Oztok, Murat; Wagner, Christian.
In: International Journal of the Computer, the Internet and Management, Vol. 23, No. SP, 12.2015, p. 1.1-1.8.
In: International Journal of the Computer, the Internet and Management, Vol. 23, No. SP, 12.2015, p. 1.1-1.8.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
