MOOCs

1. MOOCs
(Massive Open Online Course)
Presented by: Mr. BG NDLOVU
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20 FEBRUARY 2014

2. CONTENT.
 Background
 The
about MOOCs?
History of MOOC.
 Benefits
of MOOC .
 Possible
challenges of MOOCs.
 Types
 My
of MOOCs.
field of interest.
 Topics
 List
I would like to pursue.
of Reference.

3. What is MOOCs.
MASSIVEUses the internet to
connect with others
on global scale
OPEN
Learning together in
digital modes
MOOC
ONLINE
No charge for
student
COURSEMOOC covers a single
topic

4. History of MOOCs.
 The
pre-history of MOOCs, electronic media.
 Democratizing
 When
through openness and media.
knowledge meets networks.

5. Benefits of MOOCs.

You can organize a MOOC in any setting that has
connectivity.

You can organize it in any language you like.

You can use any online tools that are relevant to your target
region or that are already being used by the participants.

You can move beyond time zones and physical boundaries.

It can be organized as quickly as you can inform the
participants.

Contextualized content can be shared by all.

6. Possible challenges of a MOOCs.

It feels chaotic as participants create their own content

It demands digital literacy.

It demands time and effort from the participants.

It is organic, which means the course will take on its own
trajectory (you have got to let go).

As a participant you need to be able to self-regulate your
learning and possibly give yourself a learning goal to
achieve.

7. Types of MOOCs.
Network
based.
Content-based.
Task
based.

8. My field of interest.

9. Topics I would like to pursue.
Polynomials
Solving
equations
Solving linear
inequalities
Quadratic
functions
Function
graphing
MATHEMATICS
Functions
Systems of
Equations
Series and
Sequences

10. List of Reference
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International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. Volume 12, Number 3. Retrievable from web
http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/902/1664 (accessed 20 february2014).
Cormier D, Siemens G (2010) Through the open door: open courses as research, learning, and engagement.
EDUCAUSE Review; 2010; 45(4): 30-9.
Fini A. (2009). The Technological Dimension of a Massive Open Online Crouse: the Case of the CCK08 Course Tools.
International Review of Research Open and Distance Learning. Volume 10, Number 5.
Iiyoshi T. & Kumar M.S.V. (Eds.) (2008). Opening up education: The collective advancement of education through
open technology, open content, and open knowledge. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.
Traxler, J. (2010). The ‘Learner Experience of Mobiles, Mobility and Connectedness. Paper published by ELESIG
Evaluation of Learners' Experiences of e-Learning Special Interest Group. Retrieved from web
http://www.helenwhitehead.com/elesig/ELESIG%20Mobilities%20ReviewPDF.pdf (accessed 20 February 2014)