creation and integration of moocs in primary/secondary education
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The creation and integration of MOOCs
Andy Wright – Distance Learning DeveloperUniversity of Birmingham
[email protected] / @aw_wright
What is a MOOC?
(M)assive – 10-100k+
(O)pen - free, inclusive
(O)nline - internet connection
(C)ourse - start date = cohort
What does a MOOC look like?
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/good-brain-bad-brain-drugs/todo/543
Stats
GBBB series:
23,125 signed up
4,908 fully participating
5000 (ish) in 5 months!
Demographic: Engagement
Why?
• Pitching/content?• Marketing?
Reality bytes Muslims in Britain – R.E.
Sustainability, Society and You – Geography
Causes of War – History / Sociology
DIY – schools make their own?
Issues:
A-Levels / GCSEs / SATs ??
Bridge the gap?
Voluntary or compulsory?