MIT and German research on the [appalling] use of video in xMOOCs

By Tony Bates. This exploratory study examines video as an instructional medium and investigates the following research questions:

•     How is video designed, produced, and used in online learning contexts, specifically with regard to pedagogy and cost?
•     What are the benefits and limitations of standardizing the video production process?

Findings are based on a literature review, our observation of online courses, and the results of 12 semi-structured interviews with practitioners in the field of educational video production. More...