MOOCs march on
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The document discusses the growth and features of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). It provides details on several MOOCs covering topics such as web applications, Google searching, and study groups. Statistics are presented on the large number of students and countries participating in the Coursera platform. The challenges going forward with MOOCs are also summarized, such as whether they can replace traditional degrees, finding sustainable business models, and ensuring effective learning.
MOOCs march on
- 1. MOOCs March On Michael Rees @mrees michael@mrees.com Talk resources at talks.michaeljrees.com
- 2. MOOC Components Massive Open Online Courses August 2012 MOOCs March On 2
- 3. MOOC Features Heavy reliance on many, short videos Several online quizzes per unit Practical homework, exercises Help via online forums, peer mentoring Office hours videos, local study groups Certificate of completion, attendance August 2012 MOOCs March On 3
- 4. Udacity CS253 Web Apps Eng August 2012 MOOCs March On 4
- 5. Google Power Searching August 2012 MOOCs March On 5
- 6. Study Groups/Meetups 08:00 at Coffee Sisters, Cnr Rio Vista Blvd/Monaco St, Broadbeach Waters August 2012 MOOCs March On 6
- 7. Coursera • 1 million enrolled students • 196 countries • 116 courses over multiple disciplines • 16 participating universities, 3 outside USA August 2012 MOOCs March On 7
- 8. Create your own MOOC www.pathwright.com August 2012 MOOCs March On 8
- 9. MOOC MOOC • MOOC MOOC is a partnership with the English and Digital Humanities Program at Marylhurst University and the Writing and Communication Program at Georgia Tech together with Instructure • canvas.instructure.com/courses /612829 August 2012 MOOCs March On 9
- 10. MOOCs Going Forward Industry Business Case Acceptance • Can free MOOCs be • Replace degrees? sustainable? • Some examples of • Reasonable fees? job successes • WEU – advertiser funded Effective Learning • Rely on self- discipline • Cheating is easy • Allow up skilling and career change August 2012 MOOCs March On 10
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