Investigating the Potential of MOOCs in K-12 Teaching and Learning Environments

Citation

Nigh, J., Pytash, K.E., Ferdig, R.E. & Merchant, W. (2015). Investigating the potential of MOOCs in K-12 teaching and learning environments. Journal of Online Learning Research, 1(1), 85-106. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).

Abstract

The massive open online course (MOOC) is a relatively new concept in K-12 teaching and learning environments. Although significant work has been done with MOOCs since 2008, it has only been recently that MOOCs have been studied with K-12 populations. The purpose of this study was to further examine the motivation of K-12 students enrolled in a MOOC about teaching in the 21st century. This article provides both quantitative and qualitative evidence that suggests MOOCs can be effectively integrated with high school students. The paper concludes with a discussion of the potential value of using MOOCs and other technologies to provide experiences to students they might not currently have in traditional, blended, or online environments.

Authors

  • Ferdig, Richard E
  • Merchant, William
  • Nigh, Jennifer
  • Pytash, Kristy E

Reference Type

Journal

Keywords

  • Moocs
  • Peer-reviewed
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