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Review Papers | Education Management | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 1099 - 1104 | India
MOOCs and Higher Education: Trends, Challenges and Future Directions - A Critical Review
Abstract: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have significantly altered the higher education landscape by promoting accessible and flexible learning opportunities across the globe. This review critically examines research published over the past decade on MOOCs and their implications for teaching, learning, and institutional strategies. It explores emerging trends, pedagogical innovations, and common barriers such as completion rates, learner engagement, and digital inequities. While MOOCs have expanded access and encouraged lifelong learning, challenges related to quality assurance, accreditation, and localized adaptation remain unresolved. The review also highlights future prospects, including personalized learning through artificial intelligence, blended models, and sustainable implementation strategies.
Keywords: MOOCs, online education, higher education, digital pedagogy, e-learning, accessibility
How to Cite?: Girin Saikia, "MOOCs and Higher Education: Trends, Challenges and Future Directions - A Critical Review", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1099-1104, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26318192545, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26318192545