Moocs: Disruptive Innovation and the Future of Higher Education

James T. Flynn · 2013 · Christian Education Journal Research on Educational Ministry

Summary. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) exemplify disruptive innovation in higher education. The paper traces MOOC origins and explains their rapid growth in digital education. While MOOCs may not persist in current forms, examining the problems they address reveals forces reshaping higher education and offers educators opportunities to actively influence the field's future direction.

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Flynn, J. T.. (2013). Moocs: Disruptive Innovation and the Future of Higher Education. Christian Education Journal Research on Educational Ministry. https://doi.org/10.1177/073989131301000112

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DOI: 10.1177/073989131301000112
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: education, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28