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Kris Stutchbury; Margaret Ebubedike; Sandra Amos; Liz Chamberlain – Open Learning, 2025
Education policies across sub-Saharan Africa require teachers to change from being transmitters of knowledge to facilitators of learning. This means that teacher education needs to change as well and professional development which focuses on practical teaching is urgently needed. The Teacher Education for sub-Saharan Africa (TESSA) MOOC --…
Descriptors: MOOCs, Faculty Development, Teacher Education, Foreign Countries
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Meina Zhu – Open Learning, 2024
Self-directed learning (SDL) is necessary for successful learning in MOOCs. Motivation is one of the critical elements of SDL. This mixed-method study examined the design and delivery of MOOCs to motivate learners for SDL. The data collection methods included semi-structured interviews with 22 MOOC instructors, a document review of 22 MOOCs, and…
Descriptors: MOOCs, Distance Education, Student Motivation, Learner Engagement
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Julia S. Fuller; Laurie Brantley-Dias; Anissa Lokey-Vega; Lee Woodham Langub – Open Learning, 2024
In this paper, the authors describe an investigation of Kennesaw State University's inaugural MOOC, a professional development opportunity designed to enhance educator skills in designing blended and online learning environments for their K-12 learners. Additionally, the authors discuss design aspects of the MOOC in regard to learning impact and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, MOOCs, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness