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Exploring the Relevancy of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): A Caribbean University Approach

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  • Ronald A.D Dyer

    (Grenoble Ecole de Management, Grenoble, France)

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The challenge of Information and Communication Technology Management within the Caribbean university system remains daunting. On the surface there exists constant need to revisit infrastructure, system architecture, software and relevant hardware in keeping with the myriad number of changes across the global technology landscape. However, a greater challenge is emerging rapidly forcing universities across the globe to re-evaluate their strategic direction as it relates to course delivery. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) represent the next frontier for open and distance education; allowing for dispersion of courses (free of charge) to participants with a diverse array of digital content spanning the sciences, arts, humanities and business. MOOCs represent a new thinking for content design/delivery rooted in the transformation of production and knowledge sharing Tapscott & Williams, (2007). University systems regionally as traditional gatekeepers of knowledge must now become au courant to ensure currency and competitiveness. This paper examines MOOCs as a new digital content frontier, their relevance to Caribbean higher education institutions and the challenges that universities face as they become more prevalent. It will also provide insights into the potential strategies for adoption of MOOCs within the Caribbean university system.

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  • Ronald A.D Dyer, 2014. "Exploring the Relevancy of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): A Caribbean University Approach," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), IGI Global, vol. 27(2), pages 61-77, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:igg:rmj000:v:27:y:2014:i:2:p:61-77
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