An alternative pedagogical design model for MOOCs: A Research approach for a heutagogy-based framework

Nikoletta Agonács, João Filipe Matos

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Abstract

There is a critical need for seeking alternative, learner-centred, and more supportive design solutions for the MOOC learning environment since that currently existing design models do not seem to take into consideration the diversity of MOOC learners in terms of their skills, capacities, and experiences. Researchers have already called attention to the fact that for designing effective learning environments it is essential to understand the learners. The present work in progress paper introduces an early stage PhD research project which situates in the context of alternative design proposals for MOOC learning environment and aims to develop a heutagogy-based framework for MOOCs. In this paper, the proposed methodology and research design for developing a heutagogy-based framework will be described. The three-stage research design model includes both theoretical and empirical study. At the first stage, qualitative data will be retrieved from the literature and an initial framework will be proposed. At the second stage, an empirical study will be carried out with a convergent parallel, mixed methods approach. At the third stage of the study, the results from the empirical study will be reconciled with the initial framework, eventual changes will be done, and a final framework will be concluded. The hereby presented project would contribute (a) to two research fields: heutagogy and MOOC design both with the generated literature and with the results of a non-commonly used research design; (b) and to the MOOC developers' community with an alternative design model to be used.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)31-36
Number of pages6
JournalCEUR Workshop Proceedings
Volume1993
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2017 International Conference MOOC-MAKER, MOOC-MAKER 2017 - Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Duration: 16 Nov 201717 Nov 2017

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Keywords

  • Heutagogy
  • MOOC
  • MOOC learning environment
  • Research design

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