Assessing Accessibility in MOOCs: A Comparison of Moodle and Coursera for Users with Hearing Impairments, Visual Impairments, and the Elderly
With technological advancements, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have become widely adopted, supporting course management and content delivery. However, many platforms still face accessibility challenges due to inconsistent adherence to guidelines. This study evaluates the accessibility of Moodle and Coursera using WCAG 2.0, the WAVE tool, and Nielsen’s Heuristics. A mixed-methods approach combines qualitative and quantitative analyses. Results show that while Moodle demonstrates better overall accessibility, Coursera is more suitable for elderly and visually impaired users. This research contributes to digital accessibility and offers practical recommendations to enhance inclusion in MOOCs.
Authors
- Guilherme Corredato Guerino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4979-5831)
- Mie Sato
- Gislaine Camila Lapasini Leal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8599-0776)
- Renato Balancieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8532-2011)
- Aline Maria Malachini Miotto Amaral (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8884-3966)
- Felippe Fernandes da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4576-2839)
Institutions
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-07-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5753/wei.2025.8486
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Digital Accessibility for Disabilities
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.32
Funders
- Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior