Reflective Practice in MOOCs: Exploring the Role of Tutors and Fostering Teacher Professional Development

This study investigates the role of tutors in MOOCs and the impact of reflective practices on student- teachers' professional development. Tutors enhanced engagement by fostering reflection, facilitating peer interaction, and linking theory to practice. Reflective activities, such as video analysis and article discussions, promoted critical thinking, metacognition, and professional identity formation. Peer interaction further enriched learning by creating communities of practice. Despite the benefits, challenges like limited feedback and engagement with tutors remain. Recommendations include active learning strategies, AI-driven feedback tools, and enhanced tutor-student collaboration to maximize MOOCs’ transformative potential in education.