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Direct linkLaryea, Krystal; Paepcke, Andreas; Mirzaei, Kathy; Stevens, Mitchell L. – Journal of Higher Education, 2021
Researchers have investigated the demography and styles of engagement of those who enroll in MOOCs but have lent little attention to how learners navigate MOOCs' ambiguity as academic certifications. Analyzing semi-structured interviews with 60 people who devoted substantial time to at least one MOOC between 2014-2017, we find that people use…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Open Education, Postsecondary Education, Credentials
