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Exploring Future Seamless Learning Research Strands for Massive Open Online Courses

Exploring Future Seamless Learning Research Strands for Massive Open Online Courses
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Author(s): Inge de Waard (The Open University, UK), Nilgun Ozdamar Keskin (Anadolu University, Turkey)and Apostolos Koutropoulos (University of Massachusetts, USA)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 16
Source title: Handbook of Research on Emerging Priorities and Trends in Distance Education: Communication, Pedagogy, and Technology
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): T. Volkan Yuzer (Anadolu University, Turkey)and Gulsun Kurubacak (Anadolu University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5162-3.ch014

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Abstract

This chapter reviews the concept of seamless learning for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) based on the distillation of key factors from papers discussing and describing the Mobile Seamless Learning (MSL) concept. The MSL concept was used as a starting point to explore how MOOC could be prepared for seamless learning and to explore future research options. There is a vast area of research to be explored related to seamless learning in MOOC. The authors belief that some of the challenges faced by MOOC, such as “dropout” rates, redefining learning activities to fit diversity of contexts, self-directed learning, collaborative content artifact creation, the mobility of the adult learners, and the “dip-in, jump-out” aspect of participation, can be countered by researching and suggesting seamless learning designs and guidelines that fit both the adult learners and the MOOC realities. Investigating all the elements, challenges and benefits for providing seamless learning in MOOC environments will contribute to the body of knowledge of contemporary online learning.

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