MOOCs and Learner Engagement
What learners do during MOOCs–and why it matters
A new report examines learner activities during MOOCs, and the importance of integrating certain tools.
In Online Courses, Students Learn More by Doing Than by Watching
When students enroll in MOOCs, they almost always watch a series of video lectures. But just watching videos — without also engaging interactively — is an ineffective way to learn, according to a study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University.