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Educational Problems with MOOC, Suggestions, and Convergence of MOOC and Universities

MOOC(Massive Open Online Course)의 교육적 문제점과 개선책, 그리고 대학과 융합 방안

  • Yang, Dan-Hee (Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Pyeongtaek University)
  • 양단희 (평택대학교 컴퓨터학과)
  • Received : 2016.05.02
  • Accepted : 2016.05.28
  • Published : 2016.06.30
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Abstract

This study explains the fundamental problems of MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) based on major survey results for MOOC and online courses conducted in the United States. Consequently, this study integrates the following conclusions and suggestions on how to improve MOOC and convergence of MOOC and universities under the current IT technology. First, the division into small sized classes will solve the problem of massiveness with MOOC. The problem of openness will be solved by providing differentiated courses based on placement tests; and the weakness of onlineness can be complemented through Flipped Learning methodologies. Second, in convergence of universities and MOOC, there are two desirable approache s: credit-free courses use the improved MOOC suggested in this study while credit courses are conducted by Flipped Learning, based on core online courses within departments. In addition, the credit courses offer intensive and supplementary ones together if possible. Third, MOOC will be utilized more widely as it will offer differentiated courses and be produced by education-based universities.

본 연구는 미국에서 실시된 MOOC(Massive Open Online Course)와 온라인 강좌를 대상으로 한 주요 설문조사 결과들을 토대로 MOOC의 문제점들을 도출하였다. 그리고 현재의 IT 기술 상태에서 MOOC를 어떻게 개선하여 대학 교육과 융합시킬지에 대해 다음과 같은 주요 결과와 시사점을 제시하였다. 첫째, MOOC의 massiveness 문제는 분반 수업으로, openness 문제는 Level 테스트 후 수준별 강좌 제공으로, onlineness 문제는 Flipped Learning으로 보완하여 개선시킨다. 둘째, MOOC를 기존 대학교육과 융합시킬 때 무학점용 강좌는 본 연구에서 제안한 개선된 MOOC 방식을 사용한다. 학점용 강좌는 학과 단위로 온라인 공통강좌를 기본으로 Flipped Learning 방식으로 운영하되, 가능하면 온라인 심화강좌와 보충강좌를 더불어 제공한다. 셋째, MOOC는 수준별 강좌로 제작될수록, 교육중심대학 위주로 제작될수록 그 활용 범위가 넓어질 수 있다.

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