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MOOCs: Evolution and Revolution

MOOCs: Evolution and Revolution

Kenneth Ronkowitz, Lynnette Condro Ronkowitz
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 29
ISBN13: 9781466683242|ISBN10: 1466683244|EISBN13: 9781466683259
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8324-2.ch011
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Ronkowitz, Kenneth, and Lynnette Condro Ronkowitz. "MOOCs: Evolution and Revolution." Macro-Level Learning through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Strategies and Predictions for the Future, edited by Elspeth McKay and John Lenarcic, IGI Global, 2015, pp. 183-211. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8324-2.ch011

APA

Ronkowitz, K. & Ronkowitz, L. C. (2015). MOOCs: Evolution and Revolution. In E. McKay & J. Lenarcic (Eds.), Macro-Level Learning through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Strategies and Predictions for the Future (pp. 183-211). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8324-2.ch011

Chicago

Ronkowitz, Kenneth, and Lynnette Condro Ronkowitz. "MOOCs: Evolution and Revolution." In Macro-Level Learning through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Strategies and Predictions for the Future, edited by Elspeth McKay and John Lenarcic, 183-211. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2015. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-8324-2.ch011

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Abstract

This chapter introduces the evolution of the MOOC, using narratives that are documented by research generated from the educational community. It concentrates on the history and progression of distance learning and its movement toward online education. The authors' perspectives focus on their own anecdotal evolution, from traditional classroom teaching, infusing distance and online learning, to designing and teaching in a MOOC setting. In examining whether the MOOC is more of an evolution or a revolution in learning, they explore questions that have emerged about MOOCs including what distinguishes this model from other online offerings, characteristics of learners who succeed in this environment, and debates regarding best practices. Critical reaction and responses by proponents of this learning format are presented and acknowledged. The research, perspectives and debates clearly impact what the future of the MOOC appears to offer. This continues the discussion within the book section ‘RIA and education practice of MOOCs,' aligning to the discussion on the topic of ‘educational training design.'

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