The purpose of this study is to explore the pedagogical design of massive open online courses (MOOCs) using evidence-based e-learning principles. MOOCs have become an important part of discourse in higher education. However, there has been shared concern on the quality of MOOCs as learning systems for engaging learners as well as fulfilling their needs. The researchers conducted a design review of 40 computer science MOOCs from two major MOOC providers. The findings indicate a relatively low application of the principles in general, with the exception of those related to the organization and presentation of content. MOOC platforms and the difficulty level of MOOCs used the application of e-learning principles and guidelines differently. Implications for future research and design of MOOCs are discussed.

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MOOC的设计审查：电子学习设计原则的应用

这项研究的目的是使用基于证据的电子学习原则，探索大规模开放在线课程（MOOC）的教学设计。MOOC已成为高等教育话语的重要组成部分。但是，人们普遍关注MOOC作为吸引学习者并满足其需求的学习系统的质量。研究人员对来自两家主要MOOC提供商的40种计算机科学MOOC进行了设计审查。研究结果表明，除与内容的组织和表示有关的原则外，总体上该原则的应用程度相对较低。MOOC平台和MOOC的难易程度不同地使用了电子学习原理和指南。讨论了对MOOC的未来研究和设计的意义。