Abstract
This paper aims to address the quality issues of open online education and learning with a focus on MOOCs. Specifically, our research goal is to develop a Quality Reference Framework (QRF) with quality indicators and tools in close collaboration with all interested stakeholders worldwide. Based on a rigorous literature review and analysis of existing quality approaches and quality indicators for MOOCs, the Global MOOC Quality Survey was designed targeting at three core interest groups: MOOC learners, MOOC designers and MOOC facilitators. A total of n=267 took part in the survey. The survey results were complemented with 45 semi-structured interviews with MOOC designers, facilitators and providers. This mixed method research was selected to provide a more coherent picture and analysis of the quality issues of MOOCs by investigating them from diverse and different perspectives. This paper presents first results from the survey and semi-structured interviews, the first QRF draft and the feedback gained from workshops at international conferences.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Rethinking learning in the digital age. Making the Learning Sciences Count: The International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2018 |
| Subtitle of host publication | 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) 2018 |
| Editors | Judy Kay, Rosemary Luckin |
| Publisher | International Society of the Learning Sciences |
| Pages | 1029-1032 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-7324672-1-7, 978-1-7324672 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Event | 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences : Rethinking learning in the digital age: Making the Learning Sciences count - UCL Institute of Education in London, London, United Kingdom Duration: 23 Jun 2018 → 27 Jun 2018 https://www.isls.org/icls/2018/icls2018.com/index.html |
Conference
| Conference | 13th International Conference of the Learning Sciences |
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| Abbreviated title | ICLS 2018 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 23/06/18 → 27/06/18 |
| Other | Part of the London Festival of Learning in London, UK |
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Keywords
- Open Online Education
- learning quality
- Quality Reference Framework
- MOOCs
- MOOQ
- International Conference of the Learning Sciences
- Pedagogical Model
- Online Education
- learning design