Embedding MOOCs in University courses: experiences and lessons learnedSólveig Jakobsdóttir
Jakobsdóttir, S., Bjarnason, G., Gunnarsson, K. H. og Kristófersdóttir, D. D. (2016, June). Embedding MOOCs in university courses: experiences and lessons learned. á EDEN 2016 annual conference: Re-imagining learning environments, Budapest.
Massive open online courses or MOOCs were predicted to achieve world domination and completely transformation of higher education. Today, these predictions are seen to have been overblown. But with several years of experience now behind them, MOOC providers and users are adjusting both their perceptions about online learning and the courses themselves. Mainly based on empirical research articles and reports and interviews with K-MOOC providers, this paper examines impacts of MOOCs on higher education and analyze K-MOOC as an illustrative case. For this, it asks such questions as: 1) have MOOCs expanded higher education and provided access for all, especially for the socially marginalized groups? 2) have MOOCs improved the quality of campus-based higher education? 3) have MOOCs reduced the costs to the providers and users? It will conclude with discussion of the emerging issues and future directions.
Futurelearn Academic Network presentationKaty Jordan
Jordan, K. (2015) Trends in MOOC completion rates: The story so far! Futurelearn Academic Network meeting, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, 15th June 2015.
What are the expectations of disabled learners when participating in MOOCs?FutureLearn FLAN
Presented by Francisco Iniesto, Patrick McAndrew, Shailey Minocha and Tim Coughlan of The Open University at The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK on 15 June 2017. This presentation formed part of the FutureLearn Academic Network section (FLAN Day) of the 38th Computers and Learning Research Group (CALRG) conference. For full details, see http://cloudworks.ac.uk/cloudscape/view/3004
Application of Significance Tests to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)FutureLearn FLAN
Presented by Simon Coton and Steve Cayzer of the University of Bath at The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK on 15 June 2017. This presentation formed part of the FutureLearn Academic Network section (FLAN Day) of the 38th Computers and Learning Research Group (CALRG) conference. For full details, see http://cloudworks.ac.uk/cloudscape/view/3004
This document discusses trends in open education including rising demand for higher education, concerns about student debt and the perceived value of higher education, and the affordances of digital technologies. It outlines how digital copies and distribution are essentially free, changing business models for media like movies, music and textbooks. Open educational resources including open courseware and open textbooks are increasing in availability. Challenges of adopting open educational resources include lack of faculty knowledge, questions of quality and trust, and inflexible institutional processes. The document advocates for open policies that require publicly funded educational resources to be openly licensed to maximize dissemination, economic efficiency and social impact.
Embedding MOOCs in University courses: experiences and lessons learnedSólveig Jakobsdóttir
Jakobsdóttir, S., Bjarnason, G., Gunnarsson, K. H. og Kristófersdóttir, D. D. (2016, June). Embedding MOOCs in university courses: experiences and lessons learned. á EDEN 2016 annual conference: Re-imagining learning environments, Budapest.
Massive open online courses or MOOCs were predicted to achieve world domination and completely transformation of higher education. Today, these predictions are seen to have been overblown. But with several years of experience now behind them, MOOC providers and users are adjusting both their perceptions about online learning and the courses themselves. Mainly based on empirical research articles and reports and interviews with K-MOOC providers, this paper examines impacts of MOOCs on higher education and analyze K-MOOC as an illustrative case. For this, it asks such questions as: 1) have MOOCs expanded higher education and provided access for all, especially for the socially marginalized groups? 2) have MOOCs improved the quality of campus-based higher education? 3) have MOOCs reduced the costs to the providers and users? It will conclude with discussion of the emerging issues and future directions.
Futurelearn Academic Network presentationKaty Jordan
Jordan, K. (2015) Trends in MOOC completion rates: The story so far! Futurelearn Academic Network meeting, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK, 15th June 2015.
What are the expectations of disabled learners when participating in MOOCs?FutureLearn FLAN
Presented by Francisco Iniesto, Patrick McAndrew, Shailey Minocha and Tim Coughlan of The Open University at The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK on 15 June 2017. This presentation formed part of the FutureLearn Academic Network section (FLAN Day) of the 38th Computers and Learning Research Group (CALRG) conference. For full details, see http://cloudworks.ac.uk/cloudscape/view/3004
Application of Significance Tests to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)FutureLearn FLAN
Presented by Simon Coton and Steve Cayzer of the University of Bath at The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK on 15 June 2017. This presentation formed part of the FutureLearn Academic Network section (FLAN Day) of the 38th Computers and Learning Research Group (CALRG) conference. For full details, see http://cloudworks.ac.uk/cloudscape/view/3004
This document discusses trends in open education including rising demand for higher education, concerns about student debt and the perceived value of higher education, and the affordances of digital technologies. It outlines how digital copies and distribution are essentially free, changing business models for media like movies, music and textbooks. Open educational resources including open courseware and open textbooks are increasing in availability. Challenges of adopting open educational resources include lack of faculty knowledge, questions of quality and trust, and inflexible institutional processes. The document advocates for open policies that require publicly funded educational resources to be openly licensed to maximize dissemination, economic efficiency and social impact.
The messy realities of learning and participation in open courses and MOOCsGeorge Veletsianos
Presentation at Canada's Collaboration for Online Higher Education and Research Conference (COHERE), Vancouver, BC. In this presentation, I describe the messy realities of learning and participation in open online courses. I discuss the MOOC phenomenon as a symptom of chronic failures in the higher education system and discuss what we can learn about learning experiences by studying learning "on the ground."
What does educators' engagement with MOOC discussions look like?FutureLearn FLAN
Presented by Fereshte Goshtasbpour of the University of Leeds at The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK on 15 June 2017. This presentation formed part of the FutureLearn Academic Network section (FLAN Day) of the 38th Computers and Learning Research Group (CALRG) conference. For full details, see http://cloudworks.ac.uk/cloudscape/view/3004
This document discusses research opportunities using data from massive open online courses (MOOCs). It provides an overview of MOOC participation numbers and data on the University of California, Irvine's experience offering open educational resources through online channels. Some key findings are that MOOC users tend to be well-educated, career-oriented informal learners and that data from UCI courses suggest MOOCs can help at-risk students and that online and on-campus course performance is comparable. The document concludes that addressing barriers like privacy issues is important to enable further collaborative MOOC research.
This document summarizes a professional development program called Teaching Climate Change that will offer two online courses for K-12 teachers through PBS and NASA. The goals are to strengthen teachers' understanding of climate science, enable them to teach about climate change using STEM strategies and NASA resources, and foster interdisciplinary approaches. A research study will evaluate the courses' impact on teachers' knowledge, awareness of NASA materials, and classroom practices. Over 200 teachers will participate across control and experimental groups.
How inclusive is the "Openness" of Open Education?Sarah Lambert
This document provides an overview of a PhD student's research on how open education programs can be used by Australian higher education institutions to promote student equity and social inclusion. The research aims to critically examine whether open education truly benefits underprivileged groups or exacerbates existing inequities. The student's literature review identified some programs that successfully supported equity cohorts using open online courses, though more targeted interventions may be needed. Her research will analyze case studies of programs combining open technologies with physical and social supports. The goal is to understand how open education can be designed and implemented inclusively for different student populations and circumstances.
The document summarizes the design and development of an international collaboration to create a series of MOOCs called "MOOCs For Teachers". The collaboration was between Politecnico di Milano and UNIT to create short MOOCs focused on flipped classroom methodology, use of open educational resources, active learning, and formative assessment. The first MOOC in the series on flipped classroom methodology took 6 months to develop with input from 8 people. It included video testimonials from international experts and had over 2000 participants. The MOOCs were designed to foster collaboration between instructional designers and encourage teachers to rethink their roles and contributions to design.
The document summarizes research conducted by the NKI Internet College, a leading provider of online distance education in Norway. NKI has 40 years of experience in distance education research and has explored topics like dropout rates, effects of different teaching techniques, and personalizing instruction at scale. The document outlines NKI's four generations of online learning systems and innovations. It also discusses adapting learning materials to individual students' needs, though current materials are not individually customized. The AM-Learning project's focus on automatic individualization of learning messages based on language ability aligns with NKI's research goals.
A Study on Indian Learners in MOOCs - GO-GN PresentationJanesh Sanzgiri
This presentation summarizes Janesh Sanzgiri's PhD research comparing Indian learners on global and local MOOC platforms. The research included a survey of over 2,600 learners and interviews with 30 learners. Survey findings showed NPTEL learners were more motivated by professional goals while FutureLearn learners took courses for leisure. NPTEL learners also faced more technical challenges. Interviews suggested local content was preferred when available. The research highlighted differences in Indian learners' experiences on global versus domestic MOOC platforms.
This document discusses the growth of online learning in K-12 schools based on surveys conducted by the Sloan Consortium. It finds that the percentage of schools offering online or blended courses increased from 63% in 2006 to 75% in 2008. The number of K-12 students taking online classes rose 47% during this period. It also provides details about two online courses currently offered by the Papillion-La Vista Public Schools and the district's goals for online classes.
This document discusses the development of MOOCs (massive open online courses) for tourism and hospitality curriculum. It provides examples of existing tourism and hospitality MOOCs from universities like MIT, University of California-Irvine, and University of Southern Queensland. It also outlines some business models for MOOCs, including non-profit consortia like edX.org and for-profit consortia like Coursera.org. The document lists online resources for eTourism education and provides links to the eTourism Wiki and eTourism Curriculum.
The adoption and impact of OEP and OER in the Global South: Theoretical, conc...ROER4D
The adoption and impact of OEP and OER in the Global South: Theoretical, conceptual & methodological framework for the ROER4D project meta-synthesis
Presentation at Open Education Global 2017
Cheryl Hodgkinson-Williams
OER in and as MOOCs: impact on Educators’ practices in African-developed high...ROER4D
Presentation for OER15, Cardiff, 14 April 2014. OER in and as MOOCs: impact on Educators’ practices in African-developed higher education courses.
This is a ROER4D Impact Study (sub-project 10.3). The impact studies are researching In what ways, and under what circumstances can OER adoption impact upon the increasing demand for accessible, relevant, high-quality, and affordable education in the Global South?
Gamification in MOOCs: a Review of the State of the ArtMohammad Khalil
A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a type of online learning environment that has the potential to increase students’ access to education. However, the low completion rates in MOOCs suggest that student engagement and progression in the courses are problematic. Following the increasing adoption of gamification in education, it is possible that gamification can also be effectively adopted in MOOCs to enhance students’ motivation and increase completion rates. Yet at present, the extent to which gamification has been examined in MOOCs is not known. Considering the myriad gamification elements that can be adopted in MOOCs (e.g., leaderboards and digital badges), this theoretical research study reviews scholarly publications examining gamification of MOOCs. The main purpose is to provide an overview of studies on gamification in MOOCs, types of research studies, theories applied, gamification elements implemented, methods of implementation, the overall impact of gamification in MOOCs, and the challenges faced by researchers and practitioners when implementing gamification in MOOCs. The results of the literature study indicate that research on gamification in MOOCs is in its early stages. While there are only a handful of empirical research studies, results of the experiments generally showed a positive relation between gamification and student motivation and engagement. It is concluded that there is a need for further studies using educational theories to account for the effects of employing gamification in MOOCs.
Wake Up Calls For Learning: Ursula WingateBrian.Sayer
The project aimed to evaluate an inclusive approach to supporting distance education students' learning, particularly their academic writing. Researchers provided extra study support modules on academic writing, referencing, and plagiarism to two cohorts of a business administration program at different points. Preliminary findings showed much higher uptake when the modules were available at the beginning of the course rather than after the first year. While most students found the materials helpful, the major reasons for not using them were that they were not assessed and seen as too time-consuming. The project will provide recommendations on student support and a template for online learning modules in other disciplines.
What does effective online/blended teaching look like?Vitomir Kovanovic
This document summarizes the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis of research on effective distance, online, and blended teaching and learning. The review identified five prominent themes in the literature: comparisons of distance/online and face-to-face instruction; factors affecting effectiveness; institutional adoption; research methods; and topic analysis. Key findings included that distance education can be as effective as traditional instruction, especially when incorporating interaction and collaboration. Blended learning showed particularly positive results. Effectiveness has increased over time with improvements in technology and pedagogy. However, more support is still needed for instructors to develop new competencies for online facilitation.
Collaborating across borders: OER use and open educational practices within t...Leigh-Anne Perryman
Collaborating across borders: OER use and open educational practices within the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth
Paper presented by Leigh-Anne Perryman and John Lesperance at OE Global 2015, Banff, Canada.
MOOCs in India and China - Developments and ChallengesJanesh Sanzgiri
This document discusses developments and challenges of MOOCs in India and China. It notes that while early hype suggested MOOCs could benefit underprivileged learners, completion rates are generally poor and participants tend to be highly educated males from Western countries. Both India and China have established national MOOC platforms, with China's XuetangX platform partnering with universities to offer credit recognition. While MOOCs aim to improve quality, there are concerns they could reinforce neo-colonial notions of knowledge and that populations may lack readiness for self-regulated online learning. Overall, MOOCs are seen as having potential but more needs to be done to reach lower socioeconomic groups.
Integrating MOOCs in Traditional Higher Education- eMOOCs15Diana Andone
This document discusses integrating Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) into traditional higher education. It notes that worldwide participation in higher education is expected to grow significantly by 2025. MOOCs can help address this growth by supplementing traditional courses. The document outlines several ways MOOCs have been integrated into existing university classes, such as having students participate in MOOCs and complete assessments. Student surveys found positive reactions to supplementing courses with MOOCs. MOOCs exposure increased students' interest in online learning.
The messy realities of learning and participation in open courses and MOOCsGeorge Veletsianos
Presentation at Canada's Collaboration for Online Higher Education and Research Conference (COHERE), Vancouver, BC. In this presentation, I describe the messy realities of learning and participation in open online courses. I discuss the MOOC phenomenon as a symptom of chronic failures in the higher education system and discuss what we can learn about learning experiences by studying learning "on the ground."
What does educators' engagement with MOOC discussions look like?FutureLearn FLAN
Presented by Fereshte Goshtasbpour of the University of Leeds at The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK on 15 June 2017. This presentation formed part of the FutureLearn Academic Network section (FLAN Day) of the 38th Computers and Learning Research Group (CALRG) conference. For full details, see http://cloudworks.ac.uk/cloudscape/view/3004
This document discusses research opportunities using data from massive open online courses (MOOCs). It provides an overview of MOOC participation numbers and data on the University of California, Irvine's experience offering open educational resources through online channels. Some key findings are that MOOC users tend to be well-educated, career-oriented informal learners and that data from UCI courses suggest MOOCs can help at-risk students and that online and on-campus course performance is comparable. The document concludes that addressing barriers like privacy issues is important to enable further collaborative MOOC research.
This document summarizes a professional development program called Teaching Climate Change that will offer two online courses for K-12 teachers through PBS and NASA. The goals are to strengthen teachers' understanding of climate science, enable them to teach about climate change using STEM strategies and NASA resources, and foster interdisciplinary approaches. A research study will evaluate the courses' impact on teachers' knowledge, awareness of NASA materials, and classroom practices. Over 200 teachers will participate across control and experimental groups.
How inclusive is the "Openness" of Open Education?Sarah Lambert
This document provides an overview of a PhD student's research on how open education programs can be used by Australian higher education institutions to promote student equity and social inclusion. The research aims to critically examine whether open education truly benefits underprivileged groups or exacerbates existing inequities. The student's literature review identified some programs that successfully supported equity cohorts using open online courses, though more targeted interventions may be needed. Her research will analyze case studies of programs combining open technologies with physical and social supports. The goal is to understand how open education can be designed and implemented inclusively for different student populations and circumstances.
The document summarizes the design and development of an international collaboration to create a series of MOOCs called "MOOCs For Teachers". The collaboration was between Politecnico di Milano and UNIT to create short MOOCs focused on flipped classroom methodology, use of open educational resources, active learning, and formative assessment. The first MOOC in the series on flipped classroom methodology took 6 months to develop with input from 8 people. It included video testimonials from international experts and had over 2000 participants. The MOOCs were designed to foster collaboration between instructional designers and encourage teachers to rethink their roles and contributions to design.
The document summarizes research conducted by the NKI Internet College, a leading provider of online distance education in Norway. NKI has 40 years of experience in distance education research and has explored topics like dropout rates, effects of different teaching techniques, and personalizing instruction at scale. The document outlines NKI's four generations of online learning systems and innovations. It also discusses adapting learning materials to individual students' needs, though current materials are not individually customized. The AM-Learning project's focus on automatic individualization of learning messages based on language ability aligns with NKI's research goals.
A Study on Indian Learners in MOOCs - GO-GN PresentationJanesh Sanzgiri
This presentation summarizes Janesh Sanzgiri's PhD research comparing Indian learners on global and local MOOC platforms. The research included a survey of over 2,600 learners and interviews with 30 learners. Survey findings showed NPTEL learners were more motivated by professional goals while FutureLearn learners took courses for leisure. NPTEL learners also faced more technical challenges. Interviews suggested local content was preferred when available. The research highlighted differences in Indian learners' experiences on global versus domestic MOOC platforms.
This document discusses the growth of online learning in K-12 schools based on surveys conducted by the Sloan Consortium. It finds that the percentage of schools offering online or blended courses increased from 63% in 2006 to 75% in 2008. The number of K-12 students taking online classes rose 47% during this period. It also provides details about two online courses currently offered by the Papillion-La Vista Public Schools and the district's goals for online classes.
This document discusses the development of MOOCs (massive open online courses) for tourism and hospitality curriculum. It provides examples of existing tourism and hospitality MOOCs from universities like MIT, University of California-Irvine, and University of Southern Queensland. It also outlines some business models for MOOCs, including non-profit consortia like edX.org and for-profit consortia like Coursera.org. The document lists online resources for eTourism education and provides links to the eTourism Wiki and eTourism Curriculum.
The adoption and impact of OEP and OER in the Global South: Theoretical, conc...ROER4D
The adoption and impact of OEP and OER in the Global South: Theoretical, conceptual & methodological framework for the ROER4D project meta-synthesis
Presentation at Open Education Global 2017
Cheryl Hodgkinson-Williams
OER in and as MOOCs: impact on Educators’ practices in African-developed high...ROER4D
Presentation for OER15, Cardiff, 14 April 2014. OER in and as MOOCs: impact on Educators’ practices in African-developed higher education courses.
This is a ROER4D Impact Study (sub-project 10.3). The impact studies are researching In what ways, and under what circumstances can OER adoption impact upon the increasing demand for accessible, relevant, high-quality, and affordable education in the Global South?
Gamification in MOOCs: a Review of the State of the ArtMohammad Khalil
A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a type of online learning environment that has the potential to increase students’ access to education. However, the low completion rates in MOOCs suggest that student engagement and progression in the courses are problematic. Following the increasing adoption of gamification in education, it is possible that gamification can also be effectively adopted in MOOCs to enhance students’ motivation and increase completion rates. Yet at present, the extent to which gamification has been examined in MOOCs is not known. Considering the myriad gamification elements that can be adopted in MOOCs (e.g., leaderboards and digital badges), this theoretical research study reviews scholarly publications examining gamification of MOOCs. The main purpose is to provide an overview of studies on gamification in MOOCs, types of research studies, theories applied, gamification elements implemented, methods of implementation, the overall impact of gamification in MOOCs, and the challenges faced by researchers and practitioners when implementing gamification in MOOCs. The results of the literature study indicate that research on gamification in MOOCs is in its early stages. While there are only a handful of empirical research studies, results of the experiments generally showed a positive relation between gamification and student motivation and engagement. It is concluded that there is a need for further studies using educational theories to account for the effects of employing gamification in MOOCs.
Wake Up Calls For Learning: Ursula WingateBrian.Sayer
The project aimed to evaluate an inclusive approach to supporting distance education students' learning, particularly their academic writing. Researchers provided extra study support modules on academic writing, referencing, and plagiarism to two cohorts of a business administration program at different points. Preliminary findings showed much higher uptake when the modules were available at the beginning of the course rather than after the first year. While most students found the materials helpful, the major reasons for not using them were that they were not assessed and seen as too time-consuming. The project will provide recommendations on student support and a template for online learning modules in other disciplines.
What does effective online/blended teaching look like?Vitomir Kovanovic
This document summarizes the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis of research on effective distance, online, and blended teaching and learning. The review identified five prominent themes in the literature: comparisons of distance/online and face-to-face instruction; factors affecting effectiveness; institutional adoption; research methods; and topic analysis. Key findings included that distance education can be as effective as traditional instruction, especially when incorporating interaction and collaboration. Blended learning showed particularly positive results. Effectiveness has increased over time with improvements in technology and pedagogy. However, more support is still needed for instructors to develop new competencies for online facilitation.
Collaborating across borders: OER use and open educational practices within t...Leigh-Anne Perryman
Collaborating across borders: OER use and open educational practices within the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth
Paper presented by Leigh-Anne Perryman and John Lesperance at OE Global 2015, Banff, Canada.
MOOCs in India and China - Developments and ChallengesJanesh Sanzgiri
This document discusses developments and challenges of MOOCs in India and China. It notes that while early hype suggested MOOCs could benefit underprivileged learners, completion rates are generally poor and participants tend to be highly educated males from Western countries. Both India and China have established national MOOC platforms, with China's XuetangX platform partnering with universities to offer credit recognition. While MOOCs aim to improve quality, there are concerns they could reinforce neo-colonial notions of knowledge and that populations may lack readiness for self-regulated online learning. Overall, MOOCs are seen as having potential but more needs to be done to reach lower socioeconomic groups.
Integrating MOOCs in Traditional Higher Education- eMOOCs15Diana Andone
This document discusses integrating Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) into traditional higher education. It notes that worldwide participation in higher education is expected to grow significantly by 2025. MOOCs can help address this growth by supplementing traditional courses. The document outlines several ways MOOCs have been integrated into existing university classes, such as having students participate in MOOCs and complete assessments. Student surveys found positive reactions to supplementing courses with MOOCs. MOOCs exposure increased students' interest in online learning.
MASSIVE... beacause size matters! MOOCs and Open Learning in ODLKelli Buckreus
This document provides an overview of MOOCs and open learning. It discusses different types of MOOCs, theoretical frameworks for open learning, and 900 years of open education history. The document also examines uses of MOOCs in different learning contexts like K-12, higher education, and professional development. Benefits and limitations of MOOCs are considered. The thesis is that MOOCs are not suitable for all learners but can be effective when combined with other tools to meet the needs of diverse learners in various contexts.
This document discusses blending MOOCs into traditional post-secondary classrooms. It outlines advantages like free access to learning and increased collaboration, as well as disadvantages like lack of instruction and completion rates. Previous studies that blended MOOCs and face-to-face learning are summarized, such as requiring participation in online MOOC components for a campus course. The document proposes a blended approach combining MOOC basic content with specific face-to-face content and concludes by discussing benefits of blended MOOCs and providing an agenda for a workshop on developing blended MOOC strategies.
«Implicaciones de datos de aprendizaje procedentes de MOOCs», por Edmundo Tov...eMadrid network
This document summarizes research on analyzing data from MOOCs. It discusses:
1. Clustering analysis identified three clusters of MOOC participants based on similar profiles and answers. One cluster may be a target for increasing participation.
2. Social network analysis was also used, identifying clusters based on relationships between similar participant profiles.
3. Extended profiles of participants were created looking at motivations, prior MOOC satisfaction, and other attributes to better understand participant backgrounds.
4. Preliminary findings identified groups of participants that may be targets for increasing retention and completion rates in future MOOCs based on their profiles.
The document defines MOOCs and discusses their history and types. It notes that the first MOOC launched in 2008 focused on connectivism and connective knowledge. MOOCs are categorized into cMOOCs, which emphasize connections between concepts and ideas through technology networks, and xMOOCs, which are hosted on platforms from universities. Potential benefits include open access to knowledge and education, while challenges involve high dropout rates and issues of quality, certification, and data privacy.
This document discusses MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). It defines MOOCs as online courses designed for large numbers of participants that are open and online. The document outlines the importance of MOOCs in teaching and learning by engaging students and building community. It describes the purposes of MOOCs as increasing access to education while reducing costs. The types of MOOCs discussed are cMOOCs, which promote open education, and xMOOCs which are built on designed platforms. A brief history of MOOCs is provided starting in 2008, and the author's fields of interest within mathematics are identified.
Responding to the networked student advance he-conference2018-finalNic Fair
This document summarizes a presentation on responding to networked students through theory and practice. It discusses sector priorities around quality teaching and lifelong learning skills. It notes that most students are networked individuals who learn through their personal learning networks. While students prefer blended approaches, many staff remain unconvinced of online learning's effectiveness. The presentation introduces socio-technical and networked learning theories and models for integrating MOOCs. Research found MOOCs deepened understanding regardless of integration model. Preliminary conclusions were that MOOCs improved most students' experiences by developing skills, though some students remained unconvinced.
Closing the Gap - flexible approaches to adult learningDiana Andone
Closing the Gap - flexible approaches to adult learning
Diana Andone, EDEN EC
Antonio Teixeira, EDEN president
Presentation for the IDEAL Workshop at the EADTU Conference, 29-30 October, 2015, Hagen
This document summarizes a presentation on integrating Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) into higher education teaching and learning. It discusses sector priorities around quality, competition, and skills development. It also covers learners' expectations of networked and blended learning. Research findings show that the majority of students found MOOCs improved their learning through flexibility, deeper understanding, and interaction. However, some students remained unconvinced of MOOCs' benefits. The presentation concludes that MOOC integration can help address sector priorities while enhancing most learners' experiences.
This document discusses MOOCs and their relevance to higher education in India with respect to the National Education Policy 2020. It begins with defining MOOCs and their characteristics such as being massive, open, online and course-based. It then covers the evolution of MOOCs, different types of MOOCs, and common myths about MOOCs. It discusses why MOOCs are needed to address the growing demand for higher education in India and help achieve the goals of NEP 2020 related to online and digital education. It also outlines some advantages and limitations of MOOCs, and important aspects to consider in developing high-quality MOOCs.
This document provides information about an international conference on MOOCs, informal language learning, and mobility to be held in Milton Keynes, UK on October 20-21, 2016. It includes details about four keynote speakers and their topics:
1) Professor Agnes Kukulska-Hulme will discuss mobile learning applications for newcomers to a city.
2) Dr. Jeremy Knox will discuss moving beyond the 'c-' and 'x-' paradigms for conceptualizing MOOC learning.
3) Andrea Villarini and Donatella Troncarelli will discuss the MOVE-ME project's use of MOOCs to improve second language proficiency for international students.
This document discusses the evolution of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) beyond the initial hype. It provides personal experiences taking MOOCs, highlights issues with MOOCs like engagement and assessment challenges, and how MOOCs are maturing in areas like pedagogy, accreditation, and business models. MOOCs are transitioning from early cMOOC and xMOOC models to new hybrid models to improve the learner experience and address issues like completion rates and learner motivation.
Openness in Open Educational Resources and MOOCs: fact or fiction? Breaking Boundaries
This document discusses open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs) and their potential to broaden access to education. It provides background on OER and the development of MOOCs. It addresses some perceived "fictions" about openness, OER, and MOOCs by presenting facts. For example, it notes that MOOC participants are diverse in terms of demographics, location, motivation, and engagement. The document also discusses research on MOOC completion rates and student motivation. Overall, it argues that OER and MOOCs represent a significant opportunity to make education more inclusive, flexible and learner-focused.
This document discusses a study on using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and Open Educational Resources (OER) to widen participation in Rwandan higher education. The study aims to identify OER units and MOOCs that could be integrated into Rwandan education and determine stakeholder readiness. A pilot study evaluated 5 MOOCs and 5 OER units, finding some appropriate to include. The full study will collect data from additional MOOCs, OERs, and stakeholders in Rwandan education to assess feasibility and potential contributions of open resources to addressing access issues in Rwandan tertiary education.
Here are the key points about bibliometrics and information
evaluation:
- Bibliometrics is the use of citations to evaluate the impact and influence of
research publications. It is commonly used in research evaluation exercises.
- Databases like WoS, Scopus and Google Scholar have citation searching
capabilities to identify highly cited papers in a field and track citations to a
researcher's work.
- Altmetrics is an emerging field that looks at the broader impact of research
through social media mentions, bookmarks, reviews etc. It provides a more
timely measure of impact.
- Each database has strengths and limitations in coverage. WoS indexes fewer
journals but is more selective. Scopus has
MOOCs are free online courses designed for unlimited participation and open access via the web. They allow anyone to register without paying tuition. There are two main types - cMOOCs focus on connectivist learning through student interaction, while xMOOCs are more instructive with video lectures and graded assessments. MOOCs provide more support and resources than previous free online courses, offering learning communities and access to course content and professors. They are seen as symbols of the learning revolution and opportunities for research and cost-effective sharing of educational content.
Advancement In Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) To Revolutionize Disruptiv...Jody Sullivan
This document summarizes research on students' awareness and perceptions of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Pakistan. Interviews were conducted with 24 students, 12 who had taken MOOC courses and 12 who had not. The findings showed that students with no MOOC experience had minimal awareness of such programs and their potential benefits, which included knowledge gain, skills development, professional development, learning opportunities, employability, and usefulness for their jobs. Experts on distance education were also interviewed using the Delphi method. The research uncovered that students' inclination towards MOOCs in Pakistan is still in the early stages.
1. The document discusses the history and development of MOOCs (massive open online courses). It describes how MOOCs evolved from early uses of electronic media and distance education in the 20th century.
2. The first MOOC was launched in 2008 and was called "Connectivism and Connective Knowledge." It helped popularize the term MOOC. Since then, courses like an artificial intelligence class from Stanford in 2011 have helped establish different types of MOOCs.
3. The document outlines several early MOOCs from institutions like the Open University UK and discusses fields of interest for future MOOCs, including emphasizing scientific reasoning and topics in physics.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
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1. Antecedents of Successful MOOCs
Implementation In Higher Education: Systematic
Review and a Proposed Framework
Nour Awni Albelbisi noorbelbisi@gmail.com
&
Dr. Farrah Dina Yusop farah@um.edu.my
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Faculty of
Education, University of Malaya
28-Nov-2017
2. What is MOOC?
Massive: Learner number can be 1,000 000 +
Open: Open for everyone who is interested.
Online: Access via internet.
Course: Learning units in academic subject.
Image source: http://blog.coursify.me/en/mooc-free-learning/
3. Why MOOC?
No worries
about formal
prerequisites
or financial
hardship
NO
admission
requirements
Offer a wide
range of
choices in
different
areas
Change the
world by
giving free
and accessible
education to
anyone
4. In 2016, over 23 million learners signed up for
at least one MOOC,
taking the total number of learners to 58
million, total number of MOOC courses to
6,850 from over 700 universities (Shah, 2016).
5. Only few learners complete the course and get a
certificate (Alraimi, Zo, & Ciganek, 2015; Hew & Cheung, 2014; Kizilcec, Piech, & Schneider, 2013).
Image source: http://www.theskinny.co.uk/tech/features/moocs
7. Why is this study important?
practitioners
Academics
HE
administrators
Quality of
MOOC
Making
decisions
when adopting
MOOC
Reducing the
percentage of
failure MOOC
system
Image source: http://recesstec.com/how-we-help-administrators/
11. Primary school
high school
undergraduate and below
graduate and professional
Bayeck, R. Y. (2016). Exploratory study of MOOC learners’ demographics and motivation: The case of students involved in groups. Open Praxis, 8(3), 223-
233.
12. Trajković, S., Prokić-Cvetković, R., & Popović, O. (2016). Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and Its Possibilities as Instrument of Formal,
Nonformal, Informal and Lifelong Learning. In Virtual Learning. InTech.
13. Hill, P. (2013). Emerging Student Patterns in MOOCs: A Graphical View-. e-Literate.
14. Most Students have not intent to complete the course. Just trying
to find something about the content then move on to something else
Source: Duke University Report, February 2013
15. Hill, P. (2013). Emerging Student Patterns in MOOCs: A Graphical View-. e-Literate.
16.
17. Although most MOOCs are scored highly on organisation
and presentation of course material but their
instructional design quality is low ( Margaryan, Bianco,& Littlejohn, 2015).
Margaryan, A., Bianco, M., & Littlejohn, A. (2015). Instructional quality of massive open online courses
(MOOCs). Computers & Education, 80, 77-83.
Image source: Origin learning
18. There are Two main MOOC pedagogical styles:
cMOOC : Connectivist
xMOOC: Content-based MOOC