MOOCs in STEM Education: Teacher Preparation and Views
Open Access
- 27 October 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Technology, Knowledge and Learning
- Vol. 27 (3), 663-688
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10758-020-09481-3
Abstract
This study investigated teachers’ views of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The sample consisted of 30 teachers recruited from different cities of Turkey using criteria sampling. Phenomenology was the research method of choice. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview form and analyzed using content analysis. Participants use MOOCs because they are free of charge and have good content and high quality. MOOCs help them learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, gain professional knowledge, and develop skills, and positive attitudes and values. Most participants are interested in integrating MOOCs in their classes; however, they face various problems during MOOCs, such as loss of motivation and Internet connection issues. It is recommended that MOOCs be designed in such a way that they increase participants’ motivation and allow for feedback.Keywords
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