Research on MOOCs: Trends and methodologies

PublishedNovember 2016
JournalMonográfico I
Issue septiembre 2016, Pages 87-98

ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: The MOOC phenomenon has generated huge interest in the field of education from the outset, giving rise to a significant number of research studies. In this paper we will take a look at previous research into MOOCs and we believe the relevant research trends from the education perspective will focus on new developments in hybrid MOOCs, both in their technological and pedagogical aspects, and in placing students’ learning and academic results at the forefront of research. The use of more sophisticated research designs is also recommended, paying greater attention to causal factors that promote student learning.

RESUMEN: El interés despertado por el fenómeno MOOC en la educación ha generado casi desde sus comienzos un buen número de estudios de investigación. En este trabajo, repasamos la investigación precedente en MOOC y consideramos que las tendencias de investigación relevantes desde la educación se centrarán en los nuevos desarrollos de MOOC híbridos, tanto en sus aspectos tecnológicos como pedagógicos, y en situar el aprendizaje y el resultado académico de los estudiantes como punto central de la investigación. Se recomienda igualmente la utilización de diseños de investigación más sofisticados que presenten atención a factores causales que promuevan el aprendizaje de los estudiantes.

Keywords educational research · educational technology · innovación educativa · instructional innovation · investigación educativa · learning process · proceso de aprendizaje · tecnología educativa

ISSN1697-7467
RefereedYes
URLhttp://www.ugr.es/~portalin/articulos/PL_monograph1_2016/art_7.pdf
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