William Buttlar, Principal Investigator
Wen-Hao Huang, Co-Principal Investigator
Education Policy, Organization and Leadership
Sarah Lubienski, Co-Principal Investigator
Curriculum & Instruction
National Science Foundation
Sep 2013 - Aug 2015
$299,985 This funding supports the development of a capacity building designed to advance the strategic integration of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) into graduate and professional STEM programs in 21st century research universities by setting the stage for robust research studies. A workshop will be conducted to examine pedagogical issues such as the effectiveness of flipped classrooms merged with MOOCs through a rigorous experimental design, data collection, and analysis process. The workshop will provide a platform for thought leaders and key stakeholders, including employers, to discuss paths for incorporating these emerging educational portals and platforms into the existing fabric of universities. The broader significance of this workshop will help identify research questions about technology, pedagogy, widespread implementation, and specific implications for graduate education.