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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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A Systematic Review on Massive Open Online Courses in China from 2019 to 2023

Xu Tan, Zaidatun Tasir

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v13-i2/21111

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Over the past two decades, China has witnessed substantial growth in its Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which are now available in the formats of quality courses and Massive Open Online Courses. Both course types serve as digital educational resources that cater to a wide range of individuals, and both provide a significant complementary function in relation to conventional forms of higher education. This article employs the keywords "MOOC," "quality courses," "MOOC+ premium courses" , and “higher education” to conduct a search for publications that contain these specific keywords in their Title, Abstract, and Keywords sections. The PRISMA protocol was employed to examine the literature obtained from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database, spanning the years 2019 to 2023. This facilitated a comprehensive and systematic analysis and synthesis of the current state of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Chinese universities. This study aims to examine the benefits and constraints associated with Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and offer unique perspectives on the optimal utilization of MOOCs within the context of Chinese higher education.

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(Tan & Tasir, 2024)
Tan, X., & Tasir, Z. (2024). A Systematic Review on Massive Open Online Courses in China from 2019 to 2023. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 132(2), 160–182.