The Forum Community, the Connectivist Element of an xMOOC

Autor:	Sabine Emad, Magali Dubosson
Rok vydání:	2015
Předmět:	Knowledge management business.industry Learning community Education Dynamics (music) Conflict resolution Learning theory Online teaching Mathematics education Research questions Computer-mediated communication Element (criminal law) business Psychology
Zdroj:	Universal Journal of Educational Research. 3:680-690
ISSN:	2332-3213 2332-3205
DOI:	10.13189/ujer.2015.031004
Popis:	One of the fastest growing approaches to teaching and learning in the new digital paradigm is the use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). They are categorised either as cMOOCs following a connectivist approach, or as xMOOCs based on behaviourist principles. However, in xMOOC environments, forums may play a real connectivist role if they are functioning as a community. This paper builds on the criteria of Herring (2004) in order to determine the existence and dynamics of a community. Forum participants, in a connectivist approach, create knowledge together by requesting help, answering questions, discussing concepts and techniques, and suggesting applications and additional learning material. This research questions the existence of a clear distinction between cMOOCs and xMOOCs. It was also observed that gender roles in STEM classes are replicated online. Online teaching nowadays is no longer based on one-way processes but includes users in multi-way processes. These dynamics may be effective in ensuring a strong and well-functioning learning community.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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