MOOC and SPOC, Which One is Better?

被引:30
作者
Guo, Ping [1 ]
机构
[1] Shijiazhuang Tiedao Univ, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, Peoples R China
关键词
educational technology; MOOC; SPOC; comparison; EDUCATION;
D O I
10.12973/eurasia.2017.01044a
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
The research process has established according to the norms of MOOC and SPOC respectively, set up learning support platform, and arrange two groups of classes of no significant differences in knowledge level and learning styles, based on these two types of platform to start learning respectively. Using data analysis methods to explore the key factors that affect learning effectiveness. The results are that: 1. MOOC and SPOC are not alternative, but parallel. MOOC is fit for non-campus, large-scale education resource sharing, with education fairness as the concept. And SPOC is a special education mode on campus. 2. MOOC well adapts for basic theory education, while SPOC applies to professional skills education. 3. MOOC is more suitable for people with self-learning ability, and SPOC is suitable for students with weak ability to control themselves.
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页码:5961 / 5967
页数:7
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