A MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. MOOCs are open to anyone without charge, use online materials and resources, and typically do not have prerequisites or provide academic credit. The document provides a brief history of MOOCs, noting their origins in open education and connectivism. It outlines the pros of MOOCs such as being free, improving lectures, and connecting people globally. Cons include difficulties with discussion, grading, and dropout rates. The author expresses interest in using MOOCs to improve photography and math teaching skills.

1. A course of study made available over the Internet without
charge to a very large number of people
MassiveOpenOnlineCourse WHAT IS A MOOC EXACTLY?WHAT IS A MOOC EXACTLY?

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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