Examining Mooc Videos in Terms of Learning Theories

The purpose of this study is to reveal the learning theories based on the videos on different MOOC platforms. Videos in this context were examined in terms of the nature of the information, the role of the teacher, the role of the student, learning, learning and teaching type, teaching strategies, educational environments and evaluation variables. The data were analyzed by descriptive analysis method and quantitative research method was used to analyze MOOC video contents. The behavioral learning theory was found to be predominant in the videos in the five MOOC sites examined. In addition, some variables were found to be based on cognitive learning theories