An Analysis on SPOC:Post-MOOC Era of Online Education

MOOC(Massive Open Online Course)has grown dramatically since "the Year of MOOC".Simultaneously,top universities,such as Harvard and UC Berkeley,are trying out SPOC(Small Private Online Course),a more refined course that mixes MOOC with campus teaching.Based on both benefits and limitations of MOOC,this paper analyzes the concept and practices of SPOC.It concludes that SPOC has four advantages.Firstly,it promotes the university globally and improves the quality on campus.Secondly,it is carried out with lower cost and can be a sustainable way to generate revenue for universities.Thirdly,it changes the role of teachers,which leads to more effective learning outcomes.Finally,it enables learners to experience entire and deeper learning,raising the completion rate.