Action Research Essentials MOOC

Hello ALARA member

Action Research Essentials MOOC

As members will be aware, for the past year, a team of ALARA members have worked to move Bob Dick’s seminal AREOL (action research and evaluation online) course into an online MOOC platform. A MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) can make this course available to anyone, anywhere in the world.

The team are nearing the end of the initial version of the MOOC, and they are seeking ALARA members' feedback on the content - specifically, the first six modules - as well as the following short promotional introduction.

Please contact ALARA (admin@alarassociation.org) to receive the access details. Please send any comments to ALARA (admin@alarassociation.org), preferably by 20 February 2026.

 

An invitation: Action Research Essentials MOOC

For the past year a team of ALARA members have worked to move Bob Dick’s seminal AREOL (action research and evaluation online) course into an online MOOC platform. A MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) can make this course available to anyone, anywhere in the world.

Undertaking research can be an exciting and complex task. Undertaking action research can also be challenging. An introduction to, and a developing understanding of, the essentials of action research early on in your research project can make a positive difference for researchers, participants and stakeholders.

The new and free MOOC: Action Research Essentials (offered under the auspices of ALARA) introduces those interested in action research to key concepts, models, frameworks and strategies in easily studied, three-hour modules — just in time, just for you. Participating in the first six modules will provide you with a strong foundation to action research.

If you are interested in being the first to enrol in the MOOC simply reply to this email to be provided with the registration details! The MOOC launches in February.

Colin Bradley
President