xMOOCs vs. cMOOCs
- 2. Making MOOCs on a Budget Pedagogies and Communication xMOOCs vs cMOOCs
- 3. xMOOC vs cMOOC • xMOOC – higher cost of preparation – not much energy and time spent later • cMOOC – higher cost during the Course – not much investment in time and energy
- 4. xMOOC vs cMOOC • Thinking of a MOOC as a project: planification, (content, learning, team, tasks, execution, evaluation, improvement, ...) • Relevance of communication issues for cMOOCs
- 5. xMOOC vs cMOOC • Linking goal with competences • Clear learning path • Surveys at the beginning, in between, and just before finishing course
- 6. MOOC Design Patterns http://www.moocdesign.cde.london.ac.uk/outputs/patterns • MOOC Design Pattern Mapping • Design Pattern: See-do-share: – Introducing new concepts, tools or practices, in a way that would be accessible and meaningful, assess learners understanding, and facilitate the emergence of social constructs, with very limited resources and large number of students • Design Pattern: Knowing the story – Mark out the beginning, middle and end of your learnign journey to help the learner build a pathway
- 7. Conclusions by A. Margaryan et al. Computers & Education 80 (2015) 77-83 • In comparison to xMOOCs, more cMOOCs scored higher on – the criteria of authenticity of learning activities and resources – measurability of learning objectives – activation of prior knowledge/skill – application and integration of new knowledge/skill – collaboration with and learning from other participants – contributing to collective knowledge – accommodating learners' preferences. • In contrast, xMOOCs slightly outperformed cMOOCs in terms of – the organisation and presentation of course material. – learning activities that require learners to broaden their range of collaboration by working with others outside the course rather than only teaming up with other course participants.
- 8. On a budget... • Saving time: planning well an xMOOC saves time later. Using proper social networking, forums, communication tools spares time in cMOOCs. • Saving money: Using a simple spreadsheet for project planning, rather than a costly project management software. • Saving energy: Plan the MOOC as a research project. Use spreadsheet for what/how/who/when/where - clear and simple. Some storytelling recharges staff batteries and may spare some energy – besides making the course more attractive.
- 9. Question open for discussion So should xMOOCs be favored vs. cMOOCs when considering a low-cost approach?
- 10. Thanks for your attention.