Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Both MOOCs and in-person can lecture on a concept, but the backbone of any programming class is projects, which is where the real learning happens:
Students read the project requirements, and figure out an outline of what to do → then they learn how to read requirements and design a structure to accomplish them. More...

Massive Open Online Courses have emerged as a popular mechanism for independent learners to acquire new knowledge and skills; however, the challenge of learning online without dedicated tutor support requires learners to self-motivate. This study explores the primary motivations reported by participants in two MOOCs: Fundamentals of Clinical Trials and Introduction to Data Science (n=970). More...

This case study examined a team of instructors’ use of social presence, teaching presence, and attitudinal dissonance in a Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) on Animal Behaviour and Welfare (ABW), designed to facilitate attitudinal learning. The study reviewed a team of six instructors’ use of social presence and teaching presence by applying the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, as well as the establishment of attitudinal dissonance within the announcements and discussion forums. More...

The proliferation of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in recent years has generated much debate. MOOCs have been presented as technology-based educational practices, but many researchers question if this kind of open courses really respects some of the consolidated principles behind the education offered at universities. More...

Techno-News Blog. The world needs more software programmers and MooCs and coding bootcamps promise to deliver the needed skills. But as an on-ramp to becoming a developer, they have debatable value. No one can fault the ambition of the companies that run Massive Open Online Courses. More...

Les principes horizontaux sont des éléments importants présents dans les traités européens que les opérations du Fonds Social Européen se doivent de prendre en compte. Ils ont été définis par la Commission européenne et visent à s’assurer que tous les investissements et projets financés par des fonds européens respectent certaines priorités fondamentales. Voir l'article...