Messing with MOOCs
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The document discusses Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and their key features. MOOCs have massive participation with over 150,000 students, are open to anyone with internet access for free, and are taught by high-profile instructors from prominent institutions. They rely heavily on short videos, online quizzes, weekly homework, and peer/instructor feedback through forums and video office hours. The document examines specific MOOCs from Udacity and Coursera and notes outstanding questions around their business potential and supporting effective independent learning at scale.
Messing with MOOCs
- 1. Messing with MOOCs Michael Rees @mrees michaelrees.tel Talk resources at talks.michaeljrees.com
- 2. Massive Open Online Courses June 2012 Messing with MOOCs 2
- 3. Massive • As many as 150,000 Open • Anyone of any age Online • Internet access, free Courses • High-profile, professional presenters from high-profile institutions June 2012 Messing with MOOCs 3
- 4. MOOC Features Heavy reliance on many, short videos Several online quizzes per unit Weekly homework, exercises Help via traditional online forums, peer mentoring Office hours videos for direct feedback Statement, certificate of completion June 2012 Messing with MOOCs 4
- 5. Udacity CS253 Web Apps Engineering June 2012 Messing with MOOCs 5
- 6. Interactive coding for assessment June 2012 Messing with MOOCs 6
- 7. Homework June 2012 Messing with MOOCs 7
- 8. Coursera CS101 June 2012 Messing with MOOCs 8
- 9. Outlook for MOOCs Industry Business Case Acceptance • Can free MOOCs be • Replace degrees? sustainable • If not, what value? • How much would you pay? Effective Learning • Rely on self- discipline • Cheating is easy • Allow upskilling and career change June 2012 Messing with MOOCs 9
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