Moocs @ telfest 9sept14
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Learning and Teaching in MOOCland Marie Kinsey, Academic Lead, MOOCs
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Presentation on MOOCS and their value in Learning and Teaching. Presented at Sheffield University TELFest September 2014.
Transcript of Moocs @ telfest 9sept14
Learning and Teaching in MOOCland
Marie Kinsey, Academic Lead,
MOOCs
What are MOOCs?Massive
Open
Online
Courses
Thousands can sign up
Free at the point of entry
You only need internet access
Carefully structured content accessed over a set period of time
What are MOOCs?
• Active use of social media and peer support• No personalised academic
support and guidance• Sophisticated use of multi-media
and digital technology• No formal ‘qualification’ at the
end• The learner is in the driving seat
Why a MOOC?
• Find new learners• Pedagogic innovation around digital technology• Recruitment of students to campus courses• Enhance the experience of existing students• New markets
• WP, lifelong learners, non-traditional students
• Showcase teaching excellence• Disseminate research
46,146 learner enrolments
50+ TUoS academic staff engaged
110+ countries
• Wholly owned subsidiary of Open University
• 37 University partners• Plus 3 non-HE
• British Museum• British Council• British Library
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