MOOCs and Quality : A Review of the Recent Literature

Abstract

This literature review presents a number of different perspectives from a broad range of sources relating to the nature of MOOCs and pertinent considerations of quality. Higher education providers are adapting to recent and rapid global changes, markets and technologies, seeking to maintain and improve quality, as well as develop partnerships with their students. MOOCs are resources that could potentially support many positive changes. Thinking about the stakeholders involved and how they might contribute helps maintain a balanced approach towards MOOCs. MOOCs might offer inspiration for higher education providers to revisit both student and staff engagement, and what quality assurance and enhancement entail in the MOOC context.