Neil MorrisDirector of Digital Learning

Professor of Educational Technology, Innovation and Change

University of LeedsNational Teaching Fellow

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Email: n.p.morris@leeds.ac.uk Twitter: @Lt_tech_he, @unileedsonline

What have we learned from MOOCs?

• Strategy / vision• Governance• Digital Learning Team• Production• Pedagogy• Outcomes from first MOOC

Overview

The University’s vision for FutureLearn:

The online platform provided by Futurelearn will give the University of Leeds the opportunity to make our inspirational, high-quality educational resources

available to any individual with access to the Internet. By raising the University’s profile nationally and internationally, it will provide a key

recruitment tool; by setting a standard for Leeds Open Educational Resources (OERs), it will enhance blended learning for resident students and drive the

development of innovative distance and mixed-delivery programmes.

Digital learning channel portfolioGuidance on OERsPromoting online learning channels

Only available to Registered Students Available to all learners

Online Courses

Individual Learning Objects

Learning Objects complementing face-to-face provision (Blended Learning)

SEC3 2014 Engaging Leeds

Engage new global audiences with accessible content

Showcase the University to prospective UG / PG students

Provide digital materials for disadvantaged learners

Provide additional learning resources for current students

Guidance on OERsBenefits of external digital learning resources

FutureLearn governance

Staff perspectives on blended learning and MOOCs. N=267 responses, Summer 2013, © University of Leeds)

82% agreed that

MOOCs offer opportunities for flexible learning

69% agreed that MOOCs increase access to Higher Education;

140 academics would like to develop a MOOC in next 1-2 years

64% agreed that developing a MOOC would enhance their digital literacy skills

57% agreed that face-to-face learning in combination with MOOCs was an effective learning model

70% agreed they would recommend MOOCs to their students;

Hazel Smoczynska; Leanda Johnson; Tom Hinchliffe; Neil Morris; Stephen Livesey; Carol Elston; Ben Pierce

The Digital Learning Team

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Production

• Social constructivism• xMOOC• Participatory / active / reflective• Multi-format / accessible content• Research-based• Tutor- and peer- mentored• Digital literacy support

Pedagogy

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Nature and fairness: When worlds collide

10,000+Total comments

5,000+Enrolled learners

97%of learners would recommend the course

90%of learners rated the course as

excellent or very good

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94%Found educator engaging

96%Found structure clear

72%Spent 30 min – 2 hours per visit

72%Appreciated study skills advice

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84%Found level appropriate

85% Appreciated course orientation materials

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6. Spain (2%)

7. France (1%)

8. Ireland (1%)

9. Italy (1%)

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Future learning plans

Professor Lovett, who holds Leeds’ Leadership Chair of Global Challenges, said:

“I’m new to online education and the quantity and quality of debate among the participants was really excellent. It was a privilege being in the MOOC with everyone.

“It felt like being in a room of friends – the range of opinions was fascinating, and the discussion has been polite and informative.”

Nature and fairness: When worlds collide 2013

Thank you

Morris, N.P. (2014) © University of Leeds 2013. This work (excluding where noted and all logos and MOOC adverts) is made available for reuse under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 Unported License.

More information:See the Digital Learning Team website: www.digitallearning.leeds.ac.uk