Abstract
Online learning, in particular massive open online courses (MOOCs) and cloud-based tools, is on the move. This chapter takes a deeper look at opportunities and possibilities that might be provided to K-12 education through these emerging tools. The chapter summarizes experiences, case studies, and examples that illustrate where technology-enhanced learning is heading.
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This chapter has been partly supported by the MOOC Maker Project, and findings, in particular on cloud-based learning, have been incorporated in this work. Graz University of Technology and Curtin University of Technology are gratefully acknowledged for supporting the research visits of Christian Gütl to support this research.
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Chang, V., Gütl, C., Ebner, M. (2018). Trends and Opportunities in Online Learning, MOOCs, and Cloud-Based Tools. In: Voogt, J., Knezek, G., Christensen, R., Lai, KW. (eds) Second Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education . Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71054-9_64
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