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MOOC definition
Massive Open Online Course
Massive definition
large number or amount
open meaning
accessible to everyone
online meaning
connected or available through system
When was MOOC invented
2008
Who invented MOOC
David Cormier
What university is Davidd Cormier from
University of Prince Edward Island
What university offered the course for David Cormier
University of Maritoba
What is the course offered to David Cormier
Connectivism and Connective Knowledge
What is the intent of MOOC on education content
To democratize
What are the two types of MOOC
xMOOC and cMOOC
What type o MOOC has traditional university course
xMOOC
What type of MOOC has an instructor facilititating learning by finalizing, aggregating, and assessing the students
cMOOC
What type of MOOC has pre-recorded lectures and complete required reading
xMOOC
Scalability of provision
xMOOC (Massive)
Community and connections
cMOOCs (Massive)
Open access -RESTRICTED license
xMOOCs (Open)
Open access- LICENCE
cMOOCSs (Open)
Individual learning/single platform
xMOOCs (Online)
Network learning/multiple platforms
cMOOC (Online)
Acquiring new skills
xMOOC (Course)
Develop shared practices
cMOOC (Course)
Focus on scalability
X (MOOC)
Focus on community & connections
C (MOOC)
Can be taken by anyone
Relax Requirements
Modern video format
Video format availability
Can be opened through online format
Accessibility
Run two or three times a year
Repetition
led by subject matter experts (SMEs) and supported by teaching assistants,
so that students have access to first-rate educational resources.
High quality
usually requires 1-2 hours of study a week for about 5 weeks, making learning
doable even for busy students.
Feasibility
enables students to work through the course materials and assessments at
their own pace.
Self -paced
learners across the globe work together on common goals without the need to
meet each other in person
Online collaboration
has over 20 million learners/participants. Courses were created by the universities of
Stanford, Princeton, Yale, London, Munich, Zurich, and many more.
Coursera
has around 10 million learners/participants. Courses were created from Harvard, MIT,
Berkeley, and Oxford, among others.
edX
an MOOC platform at Stanford. Now mostly programming courses in
cooperation with industry partners such as Google, Facebook, or Daimler. Course topics include
artificial intelligence and self-driving cars.
Udacity
is MOOC platform (UK-based) which includes various British and European universities.
Courses offered are shorter in duration compared to others
FutureLearn
Long-distance communication between family members have become possible through video
calls or instant messaging.
Personal
can find, evaluate, and use reliable information, and
communicate it through various formats and media. Such literacy is important for learning, making sound
decisions and solving problems.
Media and information literate individuals
In the fields of public service, the media and the government have a longstanding relationship.
Political
It creates new job opportunities. For example, new positions like social media managers or
multimedia specialists are now in demand. Likewise, programmers for various platforms can easily
find projects or permanent jobs. More specialized jobs lead to higher pay and therefore result in
a better economy
Economic
Information can be easily accessed and assessed, thus, making studying convenient for students.
Education