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Yin, Yin; Adams, Catherine; Goble, Erika; Francisco Vargas Madriz, Luis – Educational Media International, 2015
This research asks "What is it like for a K-12 school-age child to learn in a massive open online course (MOOC)?" Evidence suggested that a significant number of children are participating in MOOCs either independently or alongside their parents, both inside and outside the K-12 school system. Researchers have expressed concerns…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Technology
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Adams, Catherine; Yin, Yin; Vargas Madriz, Luis Francisco; Mullen, C. Scott – Distance Education, 2014
The current discourse surrounding Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) is powerful. Despite their rapid and widespread deployment, research has yet to confirm or refute some of the bold claims rationalizing the popularity and efficacy of these large-scale virtual learning environments. Also, MOOCs' reputed disruptive, game-changing potential…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, Class Size, Distance Education