COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CURRENT METHODS IN SEARCHING OPEN EDUCATION CONTENT REPOSITORIES

Abstract

The current generation of learners are living in a eConnected society where the technology and content are open. Open learning enables learners to be self-determined and interest-guided. To make online learning successful, it is critical that learners need effective ways of finding the appropriate learning resources. However, due to the generally unstructured nature and overwhelming quantity of learning content, effective learning remains challenging. This study compares different features offered by the Open learning content search platforms, and analyzes the past one-year website usage metrics data to gather insights about the usage. This paper also discusses the gaps in the current Open Content search dilemma and proposes potential solutions

Keywords

• Open Educational Resources(OER), Content search, Open Learning, Massive Open Online Courses(MOOC), Distance Education, Learner Centered Learning

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