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Online Teaching: Applying Distance Learning Principles to MOOCs

Online Teaching: Applying Distance Learning Principles to MOOCs
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Author(s): Canan Blake (The Open University, UK)and Eileen Scanlon (The Open University, UK)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 15
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.ch013

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Abstract

This chapter presents a description of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), their brief history and some examples. Then the chapter focuses on online learning and how research on distance education can be used to inform the design of these courses. In particular, the authors consider research in the following areas: improving learner experience, online activities, and assessment.

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