Abstract

Given the varied quality of massive open online courses (MOOCs), it is necessary to construct a MOOC evaluation framework to guide teachers’ online teaching practices. Based on the Quality Matters online course evaluation framework and studies on effective online teaching practices, a MOOC evaluation framework was constructed through literature analysis and expert interviews. Finally, an evaluation framework with eight dimensions and 42 secondary indicators was constructed. To examine its validity, five MOOCs were evaluated with this framework. Results show that the evaluation framework is helpful for evaluating MOOCs and providing implications for online instructors. They revealed the common limitations of MOOCs: single method for knowledge introduction, traditional evaluation methods, insufficient attention to student initiative, and inadequate copyright concerns. Corresponding suggestions are provided to improve the quality of MOOCs. Theoretical and practical implications for the improvement of MOOCs are discussed along with avenues for further research.

摘要

鉴于大规模开放在线课程（MOOC）质量参差不齐，有必要构建MOOC评估框架来指导教师在线教学实践。基于Quality Matters在线课程评估框架和对有效在线教学实践的研究，通过文献分析和专家访谈，构建了MOOC评估框架。最终构建了8个维度、42个二级指标的评价框架。为了检验其有效性，使用该框架对五个 MOOC 进行了评估。结果表明，该评估框架有助于评估 MOOC 并为在线教师提供参考。他们揭示了MOOCs的普遍局限性：知识引入方式单一、评价方式传统、不够重视学生的主动性、以及版权问题的不足。提出了相应的建议，以提高MOOC的质量。讨论了改进 MOOC 的理论和实践意义以及进一步研究的途径。