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Title:
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INVESTIGATING MOOC PLATFORMS AS A PROSPECTIVE TOOL FOR MOBILE LEARNING |
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Author(s):
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Albena Antonova and Boyan Bontchev |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8704-16-0 |
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Editors:
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Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez, Pedro Isaías and Boyan Bontchev |
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Year:
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2020 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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MOOC, User-Centered Learning, M-Learning, MOOC Learning Provider |
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Type:
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Full |
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First Page:
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31 |
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Last Page:
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38 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) provides new m-learning solutions for learning-on-the-go, packing in one
educational content, pedagogical framework and community support. Reaching millions of users world-wide, the MOOCs
have the potential to fully transform educational landscape. However, the spread of the MOOCs is still limited, the retention
rate and the degree of completion is small and the MOOCs efficiency remain doubtful. Thus, the present research aims to
make an overview of the recent developments in MOOCs and m-learning solutions to recommend strategies for prospective
learning providers. Considering the opportunities, it investigates suitable approaches for learning institutions to design and
deliver m-learning MOOCs that will empower learners experience. The paper is structured as follows. On first place, it
makes an introduction to the MOOCs main concepts and identifies common features and classifications. Then, a short
overview is made on the most popular MOOCs platforms. After that, the paper analyzes the MOOCs providers approaches,
including learners, technologies, instructional design, factors of success and lessons learned of the MOOCs
implementation. Finally, the discussion makes an overview of the steps and recommendations for implementing a
successful MOOC. |
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