Towards the successful adoption of MOOCs in Libyan higher education : a case study of the University of Misurata

Other Title(s)

نحو الاعتماد الناجح للتعليم المفتوح MOOC على شبكة الإنترنت في التعليم العالي في ليبيا جامعة مصراتة : دراسة حالة

Joint Authors

Bakir, Ali Miftah
Wynn, Martin G.

Source

مجلة جامعة سبها للعلوم البحتة و التطبيقية

Publisher

Sabha University

Publication Date

2020-12-31

Country of Publication

Libya

No. of Pages

7

Main Subjects

Information Technology and Computer Science

English Abstract

This paper focuses on the adoption of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in the Libyan university environment.

MOOCs have become a much-discussed phenomenon in the online learning world, and can provide learning opportunities for large numbers of students from anywhere, as long as they can access the course materials through the Internet.

With the growing trend towards online education, implementation models have become important to examine the factors affecting adoption processes.

Although MOOCs are of growing importance in Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in general, their adoption and implementation still face many challenges in Libya.

The aim of this paper is to establish the existing level of adoption of MOOCs in one Libyan university, and identify the factors that are impeding the take-up of this form of education.

The research adopts a qualitative approach, focusing on a case study of the University of Misurata, where a survey and interviews were undertaken.

This has produced new insights that can guide future strategy and operational plans for adopting or improving existing MOOCs adoption processes in Libya.

A multi-dimensional model was used to map and assess the MOOC adoption process.

The research findings can benefit online learning facilitators and policymakers by increasing the successful implementation of MOOCs.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-1285410

American Psychological Association (APA)

Bakir, Ali Miftah& Wynn, Martin G.. 2020-12-31. Towards the successful adoption of MOOCs in Libyan higher education : a case study of the University of Misurata. . Vol. 19, no. 4 (2020), pp.20-26.Sabha Murzuq : Sabha University.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Bakir, Ali Miftah& Wynn, Martin G.. Towards the successful adoption of MOOCs in Libyan higher education : a case study of the University of Misurata. . Sabha Murzuq : Sabha University. 2020-12-31.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1285410

American Medical Association (AMA)

Bakir, Ali Miftah& Wynn, Martin G.. Towards the successful adoption of MOOCs in Libyan higher education : a case study of the University of Misurata. .
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