What is it Like to Learn and Participate in MOOCs?

Special Issue – Call for papers

Educational Media International – Scholarly Peer-Reviewed Journal

published by Taylor & Francis – http://tinyurl.com/k24mr3c

Overview

While during 2011-2012 the mass media were largely exuberant about MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), claiming that these courses will revolutionize and democratize access to education, in 2013-2014 anti-MOOC sentiment rose amidst concerns pertaining to completion rates, sustainable business models, and pedagogical effectiveness. Heated debates on the status quo and future of higher education have ensued since then. The aim of the special issue is to add to our understanding of learner experiences in MOOCs by providing answers the question: What is it like to learn and participate in MOOCs?

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