intro to massive open online courses (moocs)

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RA’EES KHAN 201326914 MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES COPYRIGHT 2015 CHAMPIONS ACADEMIC INSTITUTE OF LEARNING

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  1. 1. RAEES KHAN 201326914 MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES COPYRIGHT 2015 CHAMPIONS ACADEMIC INSTITUTE OF LEARNING
  2. 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. 3. WHAT IS A MOOC?
  4. 4. WHAT IS A MOOC?
  5. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Bert De Coutere Centre For Creative Leadership For Online Webinars EduCause Sprint 2013 Wikipedia