Title: Massive open online courses: a systematic literature review focusing on the achievements and challenges

Authors: Saida Tayoub; Razane Chroqui

Addresses: Hassan First University of Settat, National School of Applied Sciences, Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Applied Sciences, Morocco ' Hassan First University of Settat, National School of Applied Sciences, Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Applied Sciences, Morocco

Abstract: Innovation is a competitive factor for any organisation. It makes it possible to stand out from the competitors. Entities use the digital age's means to carry out their missions. In this respect, higher education institutions are no exception. Indeed, the search for an innovative education system is always relevant. This paper aims at presenting a systematic literature review (SLR) focusing on massive open online courses (MOOCs), their achievements and the challenges they are facing. Using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) model, the results of the synthesis and analysis of 27 papers show there is a variety of content that MOOCs have dealt with. Most of the published studies focus on the design. Only connectivist MOOCs can be considered an educational innovation. Moreover, the designers of MOOCs do not take into account the individual needs of the different participants. Hence, several challenges remain to be overcome. The identified gaps could motivate further research.

Keywords: e-learning; innovation; MOOCs; achievements; challenges; perspectives; distance learning; online education; educational technology; computer use in education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2023.134584

International Journal of Learning Technology, 2023 Vol.18 No.3, pp.326 - 343

Received: 11 Jun 2022
Received in revised form: 02 Oct 2022
Accepted: 23 Nov 2022
Published online: 30 Oct 2023 *

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