Making Magical MOOCs

David Robertshaw, Academic Lead for Nursing, Health and Social Care

University of Derby Online Learning

University of Derby

D.Robertshaw@Derby.ac.uk / @d_robertshaw

Overview of the session

• A bit about MOOCs

• A bit about Bridging the Dementia Divide

• We’ll create our own MOOCs

Face to face

campus learning Blended learning Online learning Distance learning Open learning

Elite,

exclusive, didactic

Inclusive,

democratic, social

CC-BY Mathplourde

Open learning

Inclusive,

democratic, social

3070

Course overview

Introduction to dementia

Communication and Compassion

Independence, Control and Quality

of Life

Dementia as a Global Health

Priority Integrating Care End of Life Care

Why Dementia?

• MOOCs present a unique opportunity for dementia

• Promotes awareness, changes public and professional attitudes towards dementia

• One forum for members of the public, carers, healthcare professionals

• We have courses, expertise and research on dementia

Impact

• Significant ROI in terms of student enrolments

• 3070 enrolled learners

• 35%+ retention – some of the highest ever recorded

• Westminster

• Dementia Friends

Impact

• “I have a better understanding of Dementia and i can apply the learning around communication to my working practice.”

• “I will like to join or form a dementia support group ask for assistant from individuals, corporate bodies, religious organisation and government. The course has a positive impact on my future career.”

• “I feel better prepared to encounter dementia in my personal and public life and I will want to larn more.”

• “Definitely to make a difference for those affected by the grief when a loved one has dementia and for my patients to focus even more on their needs”

• “I am 69, so I do not expect to use my new knowledge in employed work, however I hope to use it in a voluntary capacity and also to help me as my role as my husband's carer becomes more difficult as his FTD progresses.”

• “I will look at them more as a person with feelings, fears and wanting to have a purpose with the rest of their days. Than just look at them as the person down the hall with dementia and leave them be.”

• “I have been able to learn new ideas and ways of teaching and dealing with different situations. It impacts on my professional and private life as we are all touched by dementia”

What made it distinctive?

• Defined pedagogic approach

• Interaction-focused and social

• Quality assured

• Consultation with employers and organisations

• Linked to University courses

• Badges for every unit

• Topical

• Government, policy and funding backup

Let’s design our own MOOCs…

• What will your MOOC be called?

• How long will your MOOC be?

• Accreditation?

• Target audience

• Why should I study your MOOC?

• Level

• Course progression

• Media

• Assessment

• What will your weekly units be?

Prizes

Questions