A course of study made available over the Internet without charge to a very large number of people

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What is a MOOC?What is a MOOC?

MASSIVE– Uses the Internet to connect with

others on a global scale OPEN

– No charge for students ONLINE

– Learning together in digital modes

COURSE

– A MOOC Covers a single topic

Brief History of MOOCs

• Open Education Movement – Open content, open knowledge, open content

• Connectivism – learning is successful if we connect and build relevant

networks

• CCK08 – Connectivism and Connective Knowledge Course run in

2008

• Standford MOOCs (2012)– Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Databases

• Platforms– Coursera– Udacity

• Open Education Movement – Open content, open knowledge, open content

• Connectivism – learning is successful if we connect and build relevant

networks

• CCK08 – Connectivism and Connective Knowledge Course run in

2008

• Standford MOOCs (2012)– Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Databases

• Platforms– Coursera– Udacity

The Pro’s of MOOC’S

1. Are free.

2. Provide a solution to overcrowding.

3. Force professors to improve lectures.

4. Create a dynamic archive.

5. Are designed to ensure that students keep u

6. Bring people together from all over the world.

7. Allow teachers to make the most of classroom time in blended classes.

8. Offer interesting business opportunities.

And the Cons

1. Could cause teachers to become nothing more than "glorified teaching assistants.”

2. Make discussion a challenge.

3. Grading papers is impossible.

4. Make it easier for students to drop out.

5. Intellectual property and financial details are issues.

6. Miss the magic, no socialization. 7. Will shrink faculties, eventually eliminating them.

My personal field of interest

• I am really interested in wildlife photography as well as medical areas, therefore I looked at doing a MOOC where I can do a course to improve my photographic skills or help me to edit my photos to improve the quality of the picture taken.

My personal field of interest

• Another area where MOOC’s can help me is to improve my Mathematics skills by focusing on how I can become the best Mathematical teacher possible.

References

• http://adulted.about.com/od/Adult-Education-in-the-U.S./a/The-Pros-And-Cons-Of-Moocs.htm

• http://www.slideshare.net/oerafrica/the-rise-of-moocs

• http://www.slideshare.net/LynGoodnight/multmedia-presentation-goodnight

• http://www.slideshare.net/Downes/2013-05-06-moose

• http://www.slideshare.net/Downes/education-as-platform?from_search=11

• http://www.slideshare.net/Downes/how-to-organize-a-mooc?from_search=9