discussing moocs: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
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Introduction to MOOCs and some of their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats With emphasis on language learning and teaching (case study of Spanishmooc.com)TRANSCRIPT
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DiscussingMOOCs
24 March 2014
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In your groups…
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Source: http://www.wiredacademic.com/2013/04/the-6-characteristics-of-online-language-learning/
www.spanishmooc.com
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# 1: Watch a couple of these short videos
#2: Answer the following on Moodle under discussion leading materials: “Group 1, 2, 3: MOOC discussion cont’d” (1 response per group):
GROUP 1: What do you like/dislike about the Spanish MOOC? In general? Or as related to language learning pedagogy/theory? GROUP 2: What are some similarities/DIFFERENCES between this ‘spanishmooc’ and the MOOCs previously looked at? GROUP 3: How do you think MOOCs can change/impact the nature of language learning?
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Would you consider incorporating a MOOC (i.e. having students sign up for one) in your language (or other subject) class? If yes, why? How? What are the advantages? Disadvantages?
Add to existing conversation on Moodle…
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For example…
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ltmooc.com
A MOOC that might be of interest…
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Another MOOC that might be of interest…
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<https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/LIVE1319S.pdf>
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<http://www.technologyreview.com/view/522816/data-mining-exposes-embarrassing-problems-for-massive-open-online-courses/>
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