Teacher Education MOOCs: Engagement and Experiences of Pre-service Teachers

ABSTRACT

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are a relatively new trend in the field of education. They are gaining popularity day by day all over the world. These online courses can contribute significantly to teachers’ education and professional development. In line with this, the present study aims to investigate pre-service teachers’ engagement in MOOCs and their experiences with learning through MOOCs. The participants of this study included 200 pre-service teachers from different teacher education institutions in India who have participated in at least one teacher education MOOC. The researchers developed a questionnaire and used the snowball sampling technique to gather data from pre-service teachers. The findings of this study will be relevant to policymakers, educators, and researchers interested in enhancing the quality and accessibility of teacher education programs. The study will also be of interest to pre-service teachers who are considering participating in MOOCs for their professional development.