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Ruth Anne Rehfeldt1, Heidi L Jung1, Angelica Aguirre1
1Behavior Analysis and Therapy Program, Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4609 USA.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are transforming higher education, impacting behavior analysis instruction. This paper details the first behavior analysis MOOC, exploring its implementation and broader educational implications.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education
Background:
- The digital transformation in higher education is reshaping traditional teaching methods.
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are increasingly influential in educational delivery.
- The field of behavior analysis is adapting to new online pedagogical approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the historical context and implications of online education, specifically MOOCs.
- To detail the implementation and outcomes of the first MOOC in behavior analysis.
- To discuss the potential of MOOCs for globalizing higher education and promoting free access.
Main Methods:
- Historical survey of online education and MOOCs.
- Case study of a MOOC implementation in behavior analysis at Southern Illinois University.
- Analysis of implications for higher education access and pedagogy.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of the first behavior analysis MOOC in Spring 2015.
- Demonstration of MOOCs as a viable modality for teaching behavior analysis.
- Exploration of parallels between MOOCs and Skinner's educational innovations.
Conclusions:
- MOOCs represent a significant shift in higher education delivery, offering global reach.
- The first behavior analysis MOOC provides a model for future online course development.
- Online platforms like MOOCs align with principles of accessible and innovative education.
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