Development of MOOCs with special reference to SWAYAM
The document discusses instructional design for developing MOOCs on the SWAYAM platform, outlining key considerations like target audience, learning outcomes, course structure, assessment strategies, and roles of coordinating institutions. It provides an overview of the SWAYAM initiative in India and the four quadrant approach to course design involving e-tutorials, e-content, discussion forums, and assessment.
Online Education InIndia-Key Areas
Primary and Secondary
Supplemental Education
Test Preparation
Reskilling and Online Certification
Higher Education
Language and Casual Learning
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Growth Rate :Online Education
Primary and Secondary Supplemental
Education
Test Preparation
Higher Education
Language and Casual Learning
Reskilling and Online Certification
Key Areas
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MOOC
• Dave Cormierin 2008 coined MOOC
• George Siemens and Stephen Downes
conducted a course called Connectivism and
Connective Knowledge (also known as CCK08).
• CCK08, consisted of 25 tuition-paying students
at the University of Manitoba as well as over
2200 online students from the general public
who paid nothing
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MOOCs
• M---Massive
• O—Open
•O—Online
• C—Courses
• New York Times headline declares 2012 the
“Year of the MOOC.”
• Coursera (Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng)
Udacity (Sebastian Thrun and Peter Norvig),
Edx (MIT and Harvard)
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SWAYAM: Why IndigenousMOOCs
• Shortage of qualified faculty, resources and
infrastructure
• Quality education to all
• More contextual MOOCs
• NPTEL under NMEICT and then 2016
happened and Indigenous MOOCs was
initiated
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Instructional Design (ID)
•Instruction: a set of events that
facilitate learning
• Design: a creative pattern or a rational,
logical, sequential process intended to
solve problems
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Instructional System Design(ISD)
Conduct
Need
Assessm
ent
Establish
Overall
Goals
Conduct
Task
Analysis
Specify
Objecti
ves
Develop
Assess
ment
Strategi
es
Select
Media
Produce
Material
Conduct
Formativ
e
Analysis
Revise
as
Requir
ed
Conduct
Summati
ve
Analysis
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Instructional Design
• …… is the process by which instruction is
improved through the analysis of learning
needs and systematic development of learning
materials. Instructional designers often use
technology and multimedia as tools to
enhance instruction.
(http://www.instructionaldesign.org)
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Models of InstructionalDesign
Many Models are there. Few popular
ones are
• ADDIE
• Dick and Carey Model
• Smith and Ragan Model
• Keller’s ARCS Model for motivation
• 4C/ID Model
Instructional Design-Analysis Phase
•Identification of the
activities that a learner
performs
• Learners’ performance level
Task
Analysis
• Conditions of
learningContext
Analysis
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Instructional Design-Design Phase
Answer‘howwill’
thecontent be organized?
it be presented to learners?
delivery of content be done ?
what types of activities and
exercises will be included?
learners' accomplishments be
measured?
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• Knowledge levelof the learner
• Learning objectives/outcomes
• Structure of the learning activities
• Assessment
• Review the Design components
Instructional Design-Design Phase
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–List activities forTarget Audience
• Select the most Appropriate
Method
• Produce instructional Aids
• Validate the material
• Develop resources
Instructional Design-Development Phase
Regulation of OnlineEducation
Section 7. (2) (iii) (d) says “Quadrant-IV i.e. Self-
Assessment, that shall contain – MCQ, Problems, Quizzes,
Assignments and solutions, Discussion forum topics and
setting up the FAQ, Clarifications on general
misconceptions.”
• Section 7. (6) says “Active Engagement of the Learners -
Active engagement in online or virtual class shall be
monitored via participation in asynchronous or
synchronous discussions, assignment activity and Course or
Programme involvement and the analytics of Learning
Management System shall be used for ensuring the learner’s
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33.
SWAYAM
Study Webs
of
Active Learning
for
YoungAspiring Minds
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32 DTH educational TV channels : “SWAYAM Prabha”
Initiative by Government of India
Launched on 15 August 2016
President of India on July 9, 2017Dedicated to the nation.
SWAYAM is
• One-stopweb and mobile based interactive e-
content for all courses
• High quality learning experience using
multimedia on anytime, anywhere basis
• State of the art system that allows easy access,
monitoring and certification
• Peer group interaction and discussion forum to
clarify doubts
• Hybrid model of delivery that adds to the quality
of classroom teaching
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36.
The Regulatory Framework
1.Guidelines for developing online courses
under SWAYAM-01-June-2017
2. UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning
Courses through SWAYAM) Regulation, 2016
3. Guidelines for Development and
Implementation of MOOCs- 11-March-2016
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Scope of SWAYAM
CurriculumBased Course Contents : Diverse Disciplines
School Education (9-12 Levels) Modules
Advanced Curriculum and Professional Certification
Skill Based Courses
Courses to Meet the Needs of Life-long Learners
Independent Courses
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National Coordinators andSectors
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SN
National
Coordinators
Sectors
1. UGC Non Technology, PG Degree Programmes
2. NPTEL
Technical / Engineering UG & PG degree
Programmes.
3.
Consortium for
Educational
Communication
Non Technology, UG degree Programmes.
4. IGNOU Diploma and Certificates and more……
5. NCERT Classes 9th to 12th
6. NIOS
Out of school children Educational Programmes from
Class 9th to 12th.
7. IIM Bangalore Management Courses
8. NITTTR, Chennai Teacher Training
9. AICTE Self-paced and International Courses
http://www.ignouonline.ac.in/swayameoi
SWAYAM: Course Types
CreditCourses
Course taught for at
least one semester as a
part of any
subject/programme
Non-Credit Courses
Independent courses, not
part of any set curriculum.
It can be of shorter
duration.
Awareness programme,
Continuing education
programme or training of
specific skill set etc.
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1 to 4 Credit Course is
expected to be covered
in 4-12 week’s duration
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SWAYAM: Content load
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1to 4 Credit Course is expected to be covered in 4-12 week’s duration
Follow the timelines
4 Credit
Course
40 Videos of
duration of 30
mins (20 hrs)
40 SLMs/
reading
Modules
Design: Four QuadrantApproach
Quadrant I
e-Tutorial
Quadrant II
e-Content
Quadrant IV
Assessment
Quadrant III
Discussion Forum
SWAYAM
Course
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45.
Design: Four QuadrantApproach
SWAYAM
Course
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Video and Audio Content in an organized
form, Animation, Simulations, video
demonstrations, Virtual Labs, etc. along
with the transcription of the video.
Quadrant I
e-Tutorial
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Design: Four QuadrantApproach
SWAYAM
Course
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self instructional material, e-Books, illustrations,
case studies, presentations etc. and also contain
Web Resources such as further references, Related
Links, Open source Content on Internet, Video,
Case Studies, books including e-books, research
papers & journals, Anecdotal information,
Historical development of the subject, Articles, etc.
Quadrant II
e-Content
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Design: Four QuadrantApproach
SWAYAM
Course
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for raising of doubts and clarifying them on
a near real time basis by the Course
Coordinator or his team.
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Quadrant III
Discussion Forum
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Design: Four QuadrantApproach
SWAYAM
Course
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Problems and Solutions, which could be in the form
of Multiple Choice Questions, Fill in the blanks,
Matching Questions, Short Answer Questions, Long
Answer Questions, Quizzes, Assignments and
solutions, Discussion forum topics and setting up
the FAQs, Clarifications on general misconceptions.
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Quadrant II
Assessment
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Role of ConcernedInstitutions
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commitment-to-outreach-and-student-success/
Parent
Institution
Host
Institution
Certification through SWAYAM
Acceptedand approved evaluation format
in alignment with the Host Institute
The proctored exam to be conducted
nationwide
Learners get credits from Host institute
Learners can get the credit transferred to
Parent Institute
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UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through SWAYAM) Regulation, 2016
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SWAYAM: QUALITY ASSURANCE
BothHost Institution and SWAYAM
Team at
• Planning Stage
• Development Stage
• Delivery Stage
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SWAYAM: QA Agencies
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SWAYAMBOARD
SWAYAM
Academic
Board
National
Coordinator
Academic
Advisory Council
Subject Matter
Expert Groups
Course
Coordinator
& Team
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SWAYAM: IPR/ CopyRight
• Follow applicable copyright laws and
submit an undertaking
• All contents funded/ posted in SWAYAM
will be copyrighted to SWAYAM
• CC shall have explicit permission
• User /student/ institutions should be
informed about the usage rights
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Proposal for SWAYAM
•Announcement of Expression of Interest
(EoI) by National Coordinator (NC)
• The EoI shall be submitted in the proposal
form provided by NC
– IGNOU
– UGC
• Guidelines to the Course Coordinators(CC)
Host University/ Institution
•University/ Institution, willing to offer
the course, agree/ready to conduct
assessment and award
credit/certification
• Credit course needs to be cleared
(Approved) by the Competent Authority
of the Host Institution
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Host University/ Institution
Whilesubmitting the EoI, the Course Coordinator
shall submit an undertaking from the Host
University/ Institution conveying its willingness to
• offer the course for credit,
• conduct examination, assessment, evaluation,
• issue certificates and
• transfer the credits to the students of the Parent
University/Institution
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About The Course
CourseTitle
Overview
– In 100 words along with pedagogy
– About the course and its broad objectives
– Teaching Leaning Strategies-i.e. learning through
videos, discussion groups, reading material etc.
Medium of Instruction
Course Duration (in weeks)
Type of Certification
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1to 4 Credit Course is expected to be covered in 4-12 week’s duration
Credit
Course Which Is
Taught For At Least
One Semester As A
Part Of Any
Subject/Programm
e
Non Credit
Independent courses
Continuing Education
Programme
Awareness programme
Training Of Specific Skill
Set
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Objectives of theCourse
Explain the broad objectives of
the course including the
expected learning outcomes
Introductory Video
Introductory videoof 2-5 minute
• Preferably by Course Coordinator
• Provide course Overview and
Objectives
• Pre-requisites & learning outcomes
• Any other relevant information
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Teaching team
Course Coordinator– photograph, a
brief (40 Words) & contact details
Co-Coordinator - photograph, a brief
(20 Words) & contact details
While running the Course
Teaching Assistant (TA): in case the
enrolment is large . TA may be
appointed
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Target Audience
Eligibility forEnrollment
Minimum educational qualification
and eligibility criteria to enrol in
the course
Course Prerequisite
Skills, Knowledge and any other pre-
requisites required for doing the
course
Module Details….
VideoLectures
Video Title Name of Teacher Content Abstract Duration (in Mins) Date on which video will be
made public
Reading Material (SIM)
Reading material Author Type of publication (article/notes) Content Abstract Number of pages
Self-Assessment
Type of assessment (Quiz, Subjective, activity
etc. please provide details)
Topic covered Date for the assessment
(provide tentative weeks)
Marks
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Weekly plan
Week 1DateModules covered in
Week 2
Activity
November,
2018
Introductory Framework
(week beginning)
Video/SLIDE
November
11, 2018
November
13, 2018
November
14, 2018
Module 3
Defining Teachers of 21ST
Century (Skill, Pedagogical
Knowledge, Professional
Development)
Module 4
Pedagogical Innovations and
Learning Tools in 21st Century
Assignment
1. Self Learn Video
2. E-Text:
• Presentation Slides
• Lesson Script
• Learn More
3. Activity to be
discussed during
discussion forum
4. Learning assessment
in form of assignments
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Video Lectures
• Videosshould be along with the
transcripts
• 4 credit Course may have 40 Videos
of half an hour duration (20 hrs )
• Reading material up to 40 modules
Evaluation Methodology
Decide uponOverall assessment Strategy
• Assessment procedures of the host
institution
• Achievement level for completion of the
course
• May include formative and summative
assessment
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Names of Reviewers
•SMEs identified by the CC to
ensure the overall quality of
the course
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Time Line
• Preproduction Activities (12 weeks/online
course)
• Production Activities (8 weeks/ online course)
• Presentation Techniques
– 75% of the time –Innovative Learning techniques:
case studies, scenarios, animation, analogies,
concept nap, individual of r group activities,
interactive activities , discussion forums,
multimedia techniques, live experiments,
demonstrations, role play , field documentaries.
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Time Line
• Postproduction Activities (4 weeks/online
course)
– Video editing etc.
• Review of the Course Content and Approvals (4
weeks/online course): Quality Check
– Technical check
– Academic Check by SMEGs
• Pedagogy and learning experience
• Language
• Presence of elements like video, Discussion Forums,
assignment , etc.
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References
1. Guidelines fordeveloping online courses under SWAYAM-01-June-
2017
2. Guidelines for Development and Implementation of MOOCs- 11-
March-2016
3. UGC (Credit Framework for Online Learning Courses through
SWAYAM) Regulation, 2016
4. https://swayam.gov.in/
5. https://www.swayamprabha.gov.in/
6. https://www.slideshare.net/AshishKumar70/introduction-to-
swayam-moocs?qid=e4ff253d-f1ab-46d2-87d2-
28a3e6e3a648&v=&b=&from_search=1
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