E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and Research
The article begins by defining e-learning as the use of technology for teaching and learning. Noting that there is no unified theory of e-learning, this article reviews the major theoretical frameworks to date—behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, digital media theory, and active learning theor...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE)
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Вопросы образования |
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| Online Access: | https://vo.hse.ru/article/view/15575 |
| Summary: | The article begins by defining e-learning as the use of technology for teaching and learning. Noting that there is no unified theory of e-learning, this article reviews the major theoretical frameworks to date—behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, digital media theory, and active learning theory—to suggest a common sphere of interests and a common vocabulary that differentiates it from traditional modes of learning. The article then turns to a practical case study of e-learning, a MOOC on the Coursera platform created by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The case study demonstrates both how learning theory afford a template to guide MOOC creation, and how testing can reach beyond content assessment mastery to offer a laboratory for e-learning study. |
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| ISSN: | 1814-9545 2412-4354 |