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The future of learning?

Authors :
Morison, Toby
Source :
Museums Journal; Nov2013, Vol. 113 Issue 11, p22-25, 4p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the role of museums in the free, online-only higher education programmes known as massive open online courses (moocs). According to the Nick Poole, chief executive of Great Britain's Collections Trust, moocs present a marketing opportunity for museums which participate in course development and share portions of their collections digitally. The potential role of moocs in the training of museum professionals is also discussed. INSET: Open online: your mooc checklist.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0027416X
Volume :
113
Issue :
11
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Museums Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
91931239