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MOOC INTRODUCTION
The document discusses MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). It defines MOOCs and provides a brief history, noting they were first introduced in 2008. The main aims of MOOCs are to provide free, universal access to university-level courses and reduce education costs. There are different types of MOOCs, and the document contrasts cMOOCs, which emphasize connected learning, with xMOOCs, which use a more behavioral approach with assessments. In conclusion, the presenter discusses their interest in using MOOCs to teach English literature online to help students struggling with the topic.
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MOOC INTRODUCTION
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- 2. MOOCS M- Massive O- Open O-Online C- Courses
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- 4. TABLE OF CONTENT What are Moocs? History of Moocs Aims of Moocs Types of Moocs Xmoocs vs Cmoocs Conclusion
- 5. What are Moocs? Moocs are online courses which are opened unlimited to everyone who is willing to learn. Moocs are free of charge education. Moocs shape what learners can do in and outside the school. Moocs has no age description. Moocs are about openness. Easier to commit to Moocs.
- 6. Short history ofMoocs Moocs was first introduced in 2008 by Dave Cormier to describe Siemens and Downes “Connectivism and Connective Knowledge” course. It was designed for group of 25 enrolled fee paying students to study for credit. It was opened up for registered only learners worldwide The founders promoted Open Education Movement.
- 7. Main aims ofMoocs Provide free access to university level for as many students as possible. Cutting the edge courses that could drive down the cost of university level education. Encourage universities to put their courses online to set up open learning.
- 8. Different types ofMoocs Transfer Moocs Made Moocs Synch Moocs Asynch Moocs Adaptive Moocs Group Moocs Connectivist Moocs Mini Moocs
- 9. Cmoocs vs Xmoocs Cmoocs Based on connectivism theory Emphasize connected collaborative learning. Promote diversity collaboration. Xmoocs Based on more behaviorist approach. Emphasize coordinated assessments and quizzes. Encourage a huge diversity of participants and group work is organized.
- 10. Fields of interest… As a future teacher of ENGLISH my interests it to teach online and I like to pursue Shakespearean literature. I would like to share this topic with other teachers and students because it seems that learners experience problems with these topics and since Moocs are free I think most leaners will comment and share their opinions online rather than in class. Moocs will help me as a future teacher to approach and support students who struggling with English literature because I can access Moocs at anytime at anywhere.
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