MOOCs and Archaeological Advocacy: The Interpretation of Past Societies in the Digital Era

This review assesses the capabilities of the technology of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as tools for increasing the presence of archaeology in our digital society. Instead of focusing on the academic value of the content of these courses, I explore their usefulness as promoters of rigorous ar...

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Published in:Advances in Archaeological Practice 2017-02, Vol.5 (1), p.107-109
Main Author: Rodríguez-Álvarez, Emilio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advocacy
Archaeology
Audiences
Cultural heritage
Education
Learning
Museums
Online instruction
Teaching
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Summary:This review assesses the capabilities of the technology of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) as tools for increasing the presence of archaeology in our digital society. Instead of focusing on the academic value of the content of these courses, I explore their usefulness as promoters of rigorous archaeological practices and ethics, as well as the protection and preservation of cultural heritage. After enrolling as a student in six MOOCs, I have analyzed whether these courses successfully provided students with an informed and critical understanding of the field, as well as creating networks of advocates that can share this knowledge across their communities.
ISSN:2326-3768
2326-3768
DOI:10.1017/aap.2016.9