Technological Empowerment: A Study on New Media’s Impact on Participatory Culture in China’s Higher Education System

Abstract

New media technology advances the innovation of higher education systems in China. In the wake of new media, learning environments have become more relaxing and accessible than before. This benefits leaners who want to obtain higher and more in-depth learning. Learners may have fragmented learning opportunities and create fragmented content during their spare time. Online education systems provide a platform for participatory learning and offer online users opportunities to achieve co-creation.