Journal article
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in social work education: Implications for online education
Advances in Social Work, Vol.16(1), pp.184-201
2015
Abstract
Rapid technological developments continue to create new opportunities for innovation in higher education. Social work education (SWE) has often lagged behind other disciplines in applying emergent trends. The historical influence of social work professionalization may contribute to this cautious approach. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are an important trend gathering recent attention in higher education. The contribution of MOOCs to SWE remains undetermined. This essay explores the relevance of MOOCs for SWE through the lens of historical context considering economic factors, benefits, and challenges to MOOC implementation. We conclude with recommendations for integrating MOOCs in SWE.
Details
- Title
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in social work education: Implications for online education
- Authors
- Trevor G Gates (Author) - State University of New York, United StatesAlice Walters (Author) - Walden University, United States
- Publication details
- Advances in Social Work, Vol.16(1), pp.184-201
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Date published
- 2015
- DOI
- 10.18060/17112
- ISSN
- 1527-8565
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2015 Advances in Social Work. Reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451268702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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