The document discusses a model for designing Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) using 12 dimensions on a scale from low to high. It recommends determining the course aim and target group, and using quality and pedagogy as starting points. Possible consequences of dimension choices are outlined, like whether to offer all content at once or publish weekly. Quality criteria for MOOCs include openness, digital openness, learner-centeredness, independent learning, and recognition options. An example process is described that uses the design model and quality criteria to determine needed adaptations for a specific MOOC.

1. OER2MOOC
Robert Schuwer
Open Universiteit (Netherlands)

2. Agenda
• A Model for MOOC
• Example
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A Model for
MOOC
CC-BY Hester Jelgerhuis

4. Determine aim
• Why a MOOC?
• Target group
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5. A model to use
• Grainne Conole
• Design phase
• Twelve dimensions
• Each dimension low, medium, high
• Quality and pedagogy as starting point
• http://mooc.efquel.org/a-new-classification-for-5

6. Dimensions
• Open
• Massive
• Use of multimedia
• Degree of communication
• Degree of collaboration
• Learning pathway
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• Quality Assurance
• Amount of reflection
• Certification
• Formal learning
• Autonomy
• Diversity

7. Possible consequences
• Open: cohort or not? All content at once or
publish each week separately?
• Learning pathway: consider different
levels of expertise and knowledge?
• Formal & Certification: conditions (e.g.
proctored exam)? Can that be organized?
• Overall: evaluation? Learning analytics for
improvements?
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8. Quality of MOOC
• Quality label OpenUpEd
• Launched Feb 2014
• Mandatory and monitored
• Benchmark label:
– Meeting criteria on MOOC
– Existence of internal QA system
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9. Quality criteria on MOOC
• Openness to learners
• Digital openness
• Learner-centred approach
• Independent learning
• Media-supported interaction
• Recognition options
• Quality focus (production & presentation)
• Spectrum of diversity (access)
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10. CC-BY Hester Jelgerhuis
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Example

11. Steps
• Use the model of Conole to determine the
demands on design
• Use the Quality model of OpenUpEd to
specify the demands on quality
• Analyze what adaptations are needed
– Design
– Develop
– Organisation
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