1. RAEES KHAN 201326914 MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES COPYRIGHT
2015 CHAMPIONS ACADEMIC INSTITUTE OF LEARNING
2. WHAT IS A MOOC? Massive There are many participants and
providers Open It is easily accessible, with little entry
requirements Online It is facilitated using technological platforms
Courses Provides some type of learning and certification in a
specific field of study
3. WHAT IS A MOOC?
4. WHAT IS A MOOC?
5. WHERE DID MOOCS COME FROM?1. The emergence of the internet
has led to a wide, deep pool of overwhelming knowledge sources. 2.
Individuals and organisations have a growing need / interest in
attaining an education. 3. Educationists have been seeking ways to
make learning more accessible. 4. MOOCs therefore help sift through
information overloads presented by the widened internet. 5. MOOCs
are now more commonly being offered by many institutions, schools,
universities and organisations, to cater to these educational needs
of societies alike.
6. ADVANTAGES VS DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Low
entry requirements. Technological infrastructure could be costly.
Learners may learn at individualised paces. May lack real life
experiences. Low costs of education for students. Authenticity of
credible certification may be questionable. A wide variety of
courses and disciplines to choose from. Requires high levels of
technical expertise on behalf of educators, whereby training could
be costly. Promotes responsible digital literacy. Finding
contextually relevant courses may be challenging in certain
circumstances Makes education accessible to large numbers of
individuals, groups, organisations. Sufficient academic support may
lack due to distance learning. Promotes ethical knowledge sharing.
Could place limits on individual motivation, as a high number of
enrolees do not complete their online courses.
7. WHAT CAN I DO THROUGH MOOCS? Participate in low cost online
courses. Share knowledge with individuals, groups and organisations
across the globe. Interact with key players in various industries,
globally. Use MOOCs as an enabler of horizontal career mobility
(through diversification). Increase your knowledge and skillsets
and ultimately employability. Integrate MOOCs into your lesson
plans and courses. Extend learning beyond the walls of the
classroom. Use MOOCs to stay in touch with the latest career /
discipline trends.
8. WHERE CAN I FIND MOOCS? Moocs Can Be Found In Almost Every
Category, Discipline And Field Of Study Or Arts By Simply Searching
The Relevant Keywords On The Internet You May Click Any Of The
Links Below To See What These Institutions Have To Offer In
MOOCs
9. WHAT IMPLICATIONS DOES THIS HAVE FOR THE FUTURE OF
EDUCATION? No more traditional vocational models of teaching. Less
Face Time Learning. More Technical Schools. Diversified and
Flexible Learning. Access to Global Societies. A shift in ethical
sustainability. Changes in assessment methods. Pedagogical
Implications. Blended Learning.
10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Bert De Coutere Centre For Creative
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