Musing on MOOCs
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The document discusses various types of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and their applications in corporate environments, highlighting pros and cons of each type. It emphasizes the importance of adapting MOOCs for employee training and ongoing learning while encouraging engagement through feedback and discussion. Additionally, it encourages organizations to explore how MOOC components can enhance their learning strategies.
Musing on MOOCs
- 1. Knowledge. Performance. Impact. 20 Minute WEBINAR: Musing on MOOCs July 24, 2014 MBI – GP Strategies Company Confidential
- 2. Introduction STEVE SWINK Training Specialist, GP Strategies 2
- 3. Agenda •Different varieties of MOOCs –Pros and cons of the various flavors of MOOCs •Ways MOOCs can be leveraged in a corporate environment •Lessons to be taken from MOOCs as you grow and adapt your learning arsenal •Your questions and comments –We’ll follow up with •A tweet chat AND •A more in depth webinar recording of this conversation 3
- 4. What’s a MOOC? 4 Massive Myriad of Motivations Open Affordable (Low or No Cost) Accessible (Few if any prerequisites) Online Synchronous with some possible Asynchronous Typically Available via any Internet Connected Device Course Structured Delivery Credit for Completion ? Large, Globally Diverse Audience
- 5. What’s Your TAKE ON MOOCs? 5 A fad – they’ll be soon forgotten. Good for higher ed, not so much for corporate. A way to get my employees up to speed quickly by partnering with educational providers. Something we can adapt and incorporate into our learning strategy. A Quick Poll >>
- 6. MOOC Mystery MATRIX 6 •Credentials? •Assessments? •Cohort Structure? •Cloud, Classroom, or Both? •Synchronous, Asynchronous, or “Ambisynchronous”? •Open Content? •Open to Anyone? •Scalable? Truly to the Masses •Or Small Close-Knit Community of cohorts? Massive Open Course Online
- 7. Managing the MOOC: MOOC METERS 7 SYNCHRONICITY COHORT SIZE DEFINED OUTCOMES COLLABORATION LEVEL BARRIERS TO ENTRY CLASS DRIVERS
- 8. xMOOC (‘Expert’ MOOC) Fully synchronous versions are called ‘SMOC’s Types of MOOCs The most common type, organized around a central professor and core curriculum •Typically - Hosted by an academic institution - More unidirectional communication •Pros - Good for dispensing consistent information to a wide audience - Easily replicated and rebroadcast •Cons - Less opportunity for collaboration - Less ‘connectivism’ 8 Original source: Infographic from http://www.ecampusnews.com/research/infographic-moocs-global-436/2/
- 9. cMOOC (‘Connective’ MOOC) Types of MOOCs Course materials provide starting point for participant discussions; with most learning coming from peer interactions. •Typically - Hosted by academic institution - More peer-to-peer communication •Pros - Collaborative learning opportunities - ‘Expert’ kick-off •Cons - May be a challenge to validate peer knowledge - Could spin into irrelevant tangents 9 Original source: Infographic from http://www.ecampusnews.com/research/infographic-moocs-global-436/2/
- 10. DOCC (Distributed Online Collaborative Course) Types of MOOCs The same core course material is distributed to students at multiple institutions, but the exact administration of the material can vary. Students can also engage with each other across institutions via the online component. •Pros - “Canned” material offers starting point - Flexibility to deliver based on circumstances and audience •Cons - Potential inconsistencies in final product 10 Original source: Infographic from http://www.ecampusnews.com/research/infographic-moocs-global-436/2/
- 11. BOOC (Big Open Online Course) Types of MOOCs •Similar to MOOCs, but limited to a smaller number of students, typically 50 •Subset is a SPOC (Small Private Online Course) –Uses a “flipped classroom” model •Pros - Restricted or ‘captive’ audience •Cons - “Flipped classroom” may not work well for a broad audience 11 Original source: Infographic from http://www.ecampusnews.com/research/infographic-moocs-global-436/2/
- 12. Corporate MOOCs Types of MOOCs –MOOC courses designed for employee training or continuing education, typically subsidized or uniquely accredited by employers –Corporate MOOCs may take on traits of one or more of the aforementioned MOOC types 12 Original source: Infographic from http://www.ecampusnews.com/research/infographic-moocs-global-436/2/
- 13. MOOC APPLICATIONS 13 Compliance Training (??) Succession Planning Workplace Skills Training Growing the Market
- 14. MOOC Alliance MATRIX 14 Corporate MOOC Alliances Showing “Typical” Contributions Higher Education Content Academic Expertise Platform Vendors Technology Hosting Enterprise Peer Learning Parameters
- 15. Corporate MOOCs and the EMPLOYEE LIFE CYCLE 15 Workplace & On-the- Job Training Yahoo! Self- Directed Learning Wolfram Research Collaborate & Innovate Procter & Gamble Onboard New Employees McAfee & Intel Train Channel Partners & Customers 1-800-Flowers.com Build Talent Pipelines Candidate Screening & Sponsorship Brand Marketing Bank of America Source: Putting MOOCs to Work, Bersin by Deloitte
- 16. Your THOUGHTS? 16 In the chat panel, tell how you might use MOOCs in your organization. A Quick Chat >>
- 17. Key TAKEAWAYS! •It’s a challenge to DEFINE what a MOOC truly is. •There are several DIFFERENT TYPES of MOOCs. •MOOCs are currently being leveraged by organizations in a VARIETY of ways. •Even if a MOOC isn’t right for your particular situation, some MOOC COMPONENTS might still apply. •This is an ONGOING CONVERSATION. 17
- 18. What’s NEXT? 18 More on the different types of MOOCs Adapting MOOCs to Corporate Settings Badging MOOCs and Credentialing Outcomes MOOCs and Social Learning A Quick Poll >>
- 19. Keep the Conversation GOING! TweetChat September 17th 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET #CorporateMOOCs 19
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