1. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) EDUCATION AIMED AT
UNLIMITED PARTICIPATION AND OPEN ACCESS VIA THE WEB
2. Content: What is a MOOC? Characteristics of a MOOC The
history of MOOCs MOOC Types A MOOC of my choice
3. What is a MOOC? MASSIVE Uses the Internet to connect with
others on a global scale OPEN No charge for students ONLINE
Learning together in digital modes COURSE A MOOC Covers a single
topic
4. Characteristics Free of charge No formal entry requirement
Virtual Learning Environment is not the centre of the course Use a
variety of (new) social media and online tools Learner-centered
Increased student participation and self-direction Facilitators
create the environment not way of learning Scattered chaos
5. Brief History of MOOCs Open Education Movement Open content,
open knowledge, open content Connectivism learning is successful if
we connect and build relevant networks CCK08 Connectivism and
Connective Knowledge Course run in 2008 Stanford MOOCs (2012)
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Databases
6. MOOC Types C X Academics, Non profits, Individuals Major
Universities Constructivist, Connectivism approach Behaviourist,
Cognitivist approach Many-to-many (Dialogue, Peer2Peer
interactions) One-to-many (Student/Content, Teacher/Student
interactions) Informal learning More formal learning Collaborative,
peer assessment Coordinated assessments and quizzes (often
automated) Rich social media Social media used Network building,
collaboration Organised group work
7. Food, Nutrition and Your Health The course of my choice is
from the online university called Open to Study: This course
focuses on health and dietary issues The course begins on the 3rd
of August 9:00 GTM. The duration of course is 6 Weeks My modules
are as follows: Basic nutrition Dietary intake Eating disorders
Healthful nutrition
