Year: 2024 | Month: December | Volume 15 | Issue 2
Learning Analytics and Learner Experiences of a MOOC under Coursera: ‘ What Future for Education’
Vaishali* and Niradhar Dey
DOI:10.30954/2231-458X.02.2024.4
Abstract:
The rapid integration of technology into education strengthens the teaching-learning process by promoting greater learner engagement. One such innovation is Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which make learning affordable, authentic, outcomes-oriented, purposeful, individualized, and democratic. This paper is based upon learning analytics and learning experiences of a MOOC, ‘What future for Education?’ offered through Coursera. The study analyses learning engagements in pursuing the course. It may be a depiction of experiential learning in the form of a research article. The findings revealed that the course videos were interview-based, professionally developed, engaging, and included activities that were helpful for learners to comprehend complex topics. Every module has short videos of length 5-7 minutes to enhance the engagement of the learners. Videos also include subtitles, transcripts, and playback controls, enhancing accessibility and flexibility. The e-content part of the course included multiple readings in the form of articles/websites, continuous readings suggested by the teachers during the progression of the course, etc. Interaction forums were available 24/7, so that learners can get help, regardless of their time zone. The assessment part of the course included quizzes and peer-reviewed assignments that helped the learners to reinforce their learning and comprehend the concepts effectively. Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate was awarded by the University of London and the UCL Institute of Education. A few limitations have also been noticed; they were limited personal interaction and subjectivity in peer-graded assignments. In conclusion, it can be said that the course was not only academically enriched but also strategically implemented. MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are accessed by millions of users worldwide to access high-quality learning. There has been a continuous growth in MOOCs. Fig. 1 showsthe growth in MOOCs; this number is increasing year by year. The rapid expansion reflectsthe growing acceptance of online learning as a flexible and accessible mode of education.Furthermore, advancements in digital technologies, increased internet penetration, and thedemand for lifelong learning have significantly contributed to the widespread adoption of MOOCs worldwide.
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