scholarly journals Computer Aided Teaching in Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Geomatics – A Status Review

2014 ◽  
Vol XL-6 ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Vyas ◽  
G. Koenig
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
The Status ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Online Learning Resources

Education and training play vital role in the utilization of the technology. Shared and coordinated knowledge that geospatial technology and GIS deliver provides a deeper understanding of our present and will also help to better understand our future development. But it is not enough to explain new technological developments during congresses or workshops; it is also necessary to promote these new ideas and to distribute the knowledge by applying new learning strategies.<br><br> This paper will review the status of computer aided teaching advances during the last decade, with a particular emphasis on photogrammetry, remote sensing, and geomatics. Some best practise examples will be presented featuring prominently recent Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) related to our fields. The consideration of mainly free online learning resources will include a commentary on quality and perceived effectiveness.

scholarly journals MOOCS – A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH OR A TEMPORARY PHENOMENON

2015 ◽  
Vol XL-6/W1 ◽  
pp. 23-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Koenig
Keyword(s):  
Online Courses ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Information Storage ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Online Learning Resources

The digital revolution has dramatically changed our everyday life. Using the Internet has evolved into a key technology that became an indispensable information source. The expansion of Internet usage beyond mere information storage to a learning and communication tool sets new standards for the development of educational concepts. Digital textbooks, multimedia tutorials, elearning offers using learning management systems and massive open online courses (MOOCs) demonstrate the development phases of new strategies for knowledge transfer. Initially starting in the USA MOOC platforms like Udacity, Coursera or edX had gained an enormous media attention caused by the huge number of participants. Initially this new teaching method was welcomed euphorically; the didactic preparation of courses is however viewed with scepticism, particularly in Europe. <br><br> This paper will review the status of MOOCs, with a particular emphasis on Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and Geomatics. A selection of these 'Geo-MOOCs' will be presented. The consideration of these free online learning resources will include a commentary on quality and perceived effectiveness. Finally it will be outlined if MOOCs are reasonable and promising in our fields.

scholarly journals MOOCS As A Method Of Distance Education In The Arab World – A Review Paper

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raniah Samir Adham ◽  
Karsten Oster Lundqvist
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Arab World ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Developed World

Abstract Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in the Arab World are still in their infancy. Many Arab countries are now starting to launch their MOOC platforms; however, there are only a few who have actually implemented such systems. This paper will explore online learning, in particular the rise of MOOCs around the world and their impact on the Arab World. The purpose of this paper is to give a true picture of the development of the first MOOC platforms in the Arab World. It will analyse in detail the concept, definitions, background, and types of MOOCs (xMOOCs and cMOOCs), as well as the main MOOCs platform in the Western and Arab worlds, and a timeline of the development of MOOCs. It will then observe the status of MOOCs in the developed world, opportunities in the Middle East, and the influence of Western MOOCs on the Arab world, from many perspectives, e.g. educational, religious, cultural and social.

scholarly journals Research on MOOCs in Major Referred Journals

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelghani Babori ◽  
Abdelkarim Zaid ◽  
Hicham Fihri Fassi
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Educational Technology Research ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Technology Research ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Learning Scenarios

Over the last decade, several studies have focused on massive open online courses (MOOCs). The synthesis presented here concentrates on these studies and aims to examine the place held by content in these studies, especially those produced between 2012 and 2018: sixty-five peer reviewed papers are identified through five major educational technology research journals. The analysis revealed that these research articles covered a wide diversity of content. Content was mainly defined in terms of objectives of MOOCs, prerequisites required for participation in the MOOC, types of learning scenarios, and, though rarely, through the strategies used to convey content. In addition, empirical studies adopted a variety of conceptual frameworks which focused mainly on learning strategies without relating to the content in question. Finally, content was seldom considered as a research object. These results can provide MOOC researchers and instructors with insights for the study and design of MOOCs by taking into account the specificity of their content.  

Learning Management in Massive Open Online Courses

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Tapan Kumar Basantia ◽  
Vishal Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Learning Time ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Management

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are the unconventional and latest means of education in the present society. MOOCs are the strong alternative to traditional education and latest development in the area of open and distance learning. MOOCs are the online courses which are delivered with little rigidity in place of learning, time of learning, pace of learning, etc. Learning management in MOOCs is one of the prime features of MOOCs that helps for the delivery of MOOCs. Learning management in MOOCs plays a vital role for the success of MOOCs. The stakeholders of MOOCs must be well conversant with different aspects of learning management in MOOCs for achieving the success of the MOOCs. Referring to these contexts, in the present paper, thematic discussions have been made on different aspects of learning management in MOOCs. In the paper, special emphasis in discussion is given on different components of learning management in MOOCs, learning management in different platforms of MOOCs, and issues in learning management in MOOCs.

Exploring the Effectiveness of Self-Regulated Learning in Massive Open Online Courses on Non-Native English Speakers

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang-Yi Chung
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Learners ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are expanding the scope of online distance learning in the creation of a cross-country global learning environment. For learners worldwide, MOOCs offer a wealth of online learning resources. However, such a diversified environment makes the learning process complicated and challenging. To achieve their objectives, learners need to adapt regulation strategies based on different situations in the process, which is called self-regulated learning. Previous research findings emphasize that self-efficacy is one of the key factors that influences self-regulated learning. Currently MOOCs are primarily offered in English, but many students are non-native English speakers. For these learners, English serves as a cross-language and cross-cultural communication medium, and English self-efficacy is a defining element affecting this language application. To further examine the impact of English self-efficacy on self-regulated learning, this study uses non-native English learners in MOOCs as test subjects. It is evident that there is a positive and significant correlation between non-English learners' self-efficacy and self-regulated learning in MOOCs; the higher the English self-efficacy, the better use of self-regulated learning strategies. This study aims to offer some insight into self-regulated learning strategies of non-native English speakers taking MOOCs, so relevant instructors can subsequently provide more suitable and effective learning methods.

Massive Open Online Course Management

2015 ◽  
pp. 89-105
Author(s):  
Ana M. Pessoa ◽  
Luis Coelho ◽  
Ruben Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Course Management ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Science And Engineering ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Teaching Learning

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) are gaining prominence in transversal teaching-learning strategies. However, there are many issues still debated, namely assessment, recognized largely as a cornerstone in Education. The large number of students involved requires a redefinition of strategies that often use approaches based on tasks or challenging projects. In these conditions and due to this approach, assessment is made through peer-reviewed assignments and quizzes online. The peer-reviewed assignments are often based upon sample answers or topics, which guide the student in the task of evaluating peers. This chapter analyzes the grading and evaluation in MOOCs, especially in science and engineering courses, within the context of education and grading methodologies and discusses possible perspectives to pursue grading quality in massive e-learning courses.

scholarly journals Understanding Learners’ Motivation and Learning Strategies in MOOCs

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Alario-Hoyos ◽  
Iria Estévez-Ayres ◽  
Mar Pérez-Sanagustín ◽  
Carlos Delgado Kloos ◽  
Carmen Fernández-Panadero
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Traditional Education ◽  
Open Educational Resources ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Motivation And Learning

<p class="3">MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have changed the way in which OER (Open Educational Resources) are bundled by teachers and consumed by learners. MOOCs represent an evolution towards the production and offering of structured quality OER. Many institutions that were initially reluctant to providing OER have, however, joined the MOOC wave. Nevertheless, MOOCs detractors strongly criticize their high dropout rates. The dropout rate is a commonly accepted metric of success for traditional education, but it may not be as suitable when dealing with OER, in general, and with MOOCs, in particular, since learners’ motivations to take a course are very diverse, and certain self-regulated learning strategies are required to tackle the lack of personalized tutoring and keep pace in the course. This paper presents an empirical study on the motivation and learning strategies of MOOC learners. Six thousand three hundred and thirty-five learners from 160 countries answered a self-report 7-point Likert-type questionnaire based on the Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) as part of a MOOC titled <em>Introduction to Programming with Java</em>. Results indicate that learners were highly motivated and confident to do well in the course. Learning strategies, however, can be improved, especially regarding time management.</p>

Mining theory-based patterns from Big data: Identifying self-regulated learning strategies in Massive Open Online Courses

2018 ◽  
Vol 80 ◽  
pp. 179-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Maldonado-Mahauad ◽  
Mar Pérez-Sanagustín ◽  
René F. Kizilcec ◽  
Nicolás Morales ◽  
Jorge Munoz-Gama
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning
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