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Massive Open Online Courses: Variations on a New Instructional Form
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Major, Claire H.; Blackmon, Stephanie J. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 2016
The chapter examines the term MOOC, outlines various MOOC typologies, and identifies themes and issues in the literature surrounding the instructional form.
Descriptors: Online Courses, Instructional Innovation, Intermode Differences, Literature Reviews
Action Research: Trends and Variations
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Beaulieu, Rodney J. – Canadian Journal of Action Research, 2013
Action research continues to grow as a research tradition, yet misconceptions about what it is and is not remains, even among scholars. For example, some mistakenly believe action research is only about professional development and is not a scholarly research approach. Some assume action research must be accomplished through a collaborative…
Descriptors: Action Research, Evaluation Research, Research Methodology, Educational Practices
Overview of Problem-Based Learning: Definitions and Distinctions
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Savery, John R. – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2006
Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional approach that has been used successfully for over 30 years and continues to gain acceptance in multiple disciplines. It is an instructional (and curricular) learner-centered approach that empowers learners to conduct research, integrate theory and practice, and apply knowledge and skills to develop…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Definitions, Learner Controlled Instruction, Theory Practice Relationship