MOOCs as a tool for computer teachers' CPD : opportunities and challenges

Author

Ahmad, Muhammad Sad al-Din

Source

International Computer Sciences and Informatics Conference, Amman, Jordan 12-13 January 2016.

Publisher

Amman Arab University

Publication Date

2016-01-31

Country of Publication

Jordan

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Information Technology and Computer Science

English Abstract

MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses are considered one of the latest disruptive and innovative technologies which are becoming increasingly and rapidly popular in Education.

MOOCs are a special type of open educational recourses designed and offered online for massive or huge number of learners.

They are viewed in many recent studies as promising technology for lifelong learning.

However, little is known about how the use of MOOCs will be effective for teachers' continued professional development (CPD).

In Egypt, the educational system is suffering from many problems and weaknesses.

One critical problem is the lack and difficulty of providing training opportunities and improving the professional development of a huge number of teachers and the training programs.

In this Paper we argue that MOOCs might have potential opportunities for teachers' CPD.

However, there are emerging considerations and challenges might threat the effective use of MOOCs in teachers' CPD programs.

We purpose utilizing MOOCs for the Egyptian Academy of Teachers' Professional Development as a criteria or a requirement for career promotion.

In this paper, literature related to MOOCs and the philosophy or theory underpinning its use in education will be reviewed in the relation to teacher CPD.

Opportunities and challenges of using MOOCs in teachers' CPD will also be highlighted.

Moreover, suggestions and recommendations will be provided in the conclusion

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-767288

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