Mass Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in 13 snapchats
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MASS OPEN ONLINE COURSES
IN 13 SNAPCHATS
Karel Nijs@NoRulesJustWordhttp://NoRulesJustWords.wordpress.com
WHAT IS A MOOC?
Organized via platforms by colleges/universities
Easy opt-in, opt-out
Free vs paying
HOW DOES A MOOC LOOK LIKE?
Duration & weekly commitment
Prior knowledge requirements
HOW DOES THE CONTENT LOOK LIKE?
Main topic, sub topics
Nuggets
Different learning styles
HOW DO YOU MOOC?
Find topic, platform and/or university
Subscribe!
… and persevere!!
DIFFERENCES WITH TRADITIONAL / CLASSICAL LEARNING
Interactivity
Where & whenever
Gamified
Recognition
WHERE & WHENEVER Learn where & whenever you want
INTERACTIVITY
Assignments to do & to review
Interacting(?) via comments
Online active mentors
Progress indicators & checking boxes
FOLLOW-UP & GAMIFICATION
Weekly email with overview & encouragements
DIVERSITY
World wild participants
Varying levels & seniority
SIMILARITIES WITH TRADITIONAL / CLASSICAL LEARNING
Attendance checks
Certificates
Cooperation stimulated
(un)Official evaluation
MOOCS IN BELGIUM
Some restraint compared with eg. the Netherlands
Mainly as preparation or admission test
4 majors for free @ KULeuven
WIIFM?Much choice in (free) courses
Learning at own pace
Certificates available