Role of MOOCs in integrated STEM education: A learning perspective

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Abstract

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have created a major paradigm shift in online education by offering web-based courses at no cost to virtually anyone with access to a computer/laptop with internet connection. In 2012, MOOCs gained significant attention from media, students, educators, and entrepreneurs. It is continuing to develop into a more popular and widespread educational technology. This paper identifies and discusses few key elements of massively open online education that can influence pedagogy and learning in STEM disciplines. It also examines the potential of MOOCs in improving learning experiences and facilitating interdisciplinary education in STEM fields.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationISEC 2013 - 3rd IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2013 - Princeton, NJ, United States
Duration: Mar 9 2013Mar 9 2013

Publication series

NameISEC 2013 - 3rd IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference

Conference

Conference3rd IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference, ISEC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPrinceton, NJ
Period3/9/133/9/13

Keywords

  • MOOC
  • Online learning
  • Open education
  • STEM education

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Automotive Engineering

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