Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2016

DOI

10.7709/jnegroeducation.85.4.0480

Publication Title

The Journal of Negro Education

Volume

85

Issue

4

Pages

480-488

Abstract

This article reviews the extant literature on distance learning technologies and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In the context of increased attention to massive open online courses (MOOCs), this article argues that HBCUs’ challenges with respect to their technological infrastructure suggests that they may be better suited to serve as advocates for bridging the persistent digital divide in the nation rather than adopters of MOOCs as a new instructional platform. The authors offer some suggestions for further research to ensure that HBCUS leaders can address larger systemic issues affecting the quality of education on their campuses.

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Original Publication Citation

Samayoa, A. C., Nguyen, T.-H., Gasman, M., Commodore, F., & Abiola, U. (2016). Examining the potential of massive open online courses (MOOCs) at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The Journal of Negro Education, 85(4), 480-488. doi:10.7709/jnegroeducation.85.4.0480

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