Diffusion and Social Implications of MOOCs

Diffusion and Social Implications of MOOCs

A Comparative Study of the USA and Europe

Goglio, Valentina

Taylor & Francis Ltd

01/2022

240

Dura

Inglês

9780367444440

15 a 20 dias

485

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1. Introduction. PART 1: THE ECOLOGY OF MOOCs. 2. History of MOOCs: what are MOOCs, where do they come from and where are they headed?. 3. MOOCs in context: the evolution of MOOCs in the USA and in Europe. PART 2: ACCESS AND SUCCESS IN MOOCs. 4. MOOCs and inequalities of educational opportunities. A review. 5. Beyond curiosity: why enroll on a MOOC?. 6. It is a long way until the end. Patterns of enrolment on, participation in, and completion of MOOCs. PART 3: THE USES OF MOOCs. 7. Returns to education and the structure of labour market. 8. MOOCs for the job. 9. Conclusions. 10. Methodological Appendix. Foreword (Sonia Bertolini). Foreword (Paolo Parigi). Acknowledgments.
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