Summary about MOOC

1. MOOC
Massive Open Online Course

2. HISTORY OF MOOC
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The term MOOC was born in the year 2008
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Its first presentation to students took place at the
University of Manitoba 2008
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The presentation videos were online and on YouTube for
student to see what’s MOOC is about
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Today MOOC is recognized and used worldwide
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Approved by students for eLearning

3. What is MOOCs about?
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Solution to everyone wishes for distance learning
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MOOC is accessible everywhere to students and FREE!
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It offers one course at a time
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No confusing formalities
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Easy to access and interact so to share knowledge

4. WHY MOOC FOR EDUCATION?
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No direct sessions, so you free to enquire about anything
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It is a platform for learners from different back rounds to
interact and learn about different back rounds
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Promotes eLearning and enhances ones knowledge about
work or education
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No formal requirements but simply enthusiasm and
commitment

5. TYPES OF MOOC

6. TYPES OF MOOC CONTI…….
CONNECTIVIST MOOC (CMOOC)
INVOLVES INFORMAL LEARNING
It was built by George Siemens, it is for connecting learners
and it is a platform open use of education
TRY IT, IT PROMOTES DIVERSITY.

7. TYPES OF MOOC CONTI…..
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X MOOC
INVOLVES FORMAL LEARNING
CONTENT IS BUILT WITHIN COURSE CONTENT
AND THE WORK IS COPYRIGHT RESERVED
THIS TYPE OF MOOC OFFERS CERTIFICATE

8. TYPES OF MOOCS CONTI…….

9. FIELDS OF MY INTERESTS
 EDUCATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY
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Social issues affecting learner performance
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Impacts of family back round on learners
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Curriculum issues hindering learners performance

10. Life sciences
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Evolution
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Genetics
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Environmental studies

11. References
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http://www.mooc-list.com
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http://distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/tp/Top-Massively-OpenOnline-Courses-Moocs.htm
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http://www.bdpa-detroit.org/portal/index.php/comittees/high-schoolcomputercompetition-hscc/29-education/57-moocs-top-10-sites-for-freeeducation-witheliteuniversities.html
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http://www.moocs.co/

12. MOOC FOR EDUCATION