To MOOC or not to MOOC: Strategic lessons from the pioneers
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InsideTrack works with college and universities to improve student and institutional success. Their one-on-one student coaching, process expertise, analytics and technology have been proven to increase graduation rates by an average of 15 percent and enhance the student experience. For more information, visit www.insidetrack.com
Citations:1. "An Early Report Card on Massive Open Online Courses." Wall Street Journal online. By Geo�rey A. Fowler. October 8, 2013 N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2013.2. Coursera is an education company that partners with the top universities and organizations in the world to o�er courses online for anyone to take, for free. Global
Partners, U.S. State institutions. Coursera. N.p., Web 10 Oct. 20133. EdX is a non-profit created by founding partners Harvard and MIT. We're bringing the best of higher education to students around the world. EdX o�ers MOOCs and
interactive online classes. Schools. edX. N.p., Web 10 Oct. 2013
ACE is the nation’s most visible and influential higher education association. We represent the presidents of U.S. accredited, degree-granting institutions, which include two- and four-year colleges, private and public universities, and nonprofit and for-profit entities. For more information, please visit www.acenet.edu
To learn more about the strategic desicion-making behind MOOCsInsideTrack and ACE will continue to work with colleagues in the higher education community to raise awareness, foster dialogue and share best practices on issues related to institutional strategy. Please download our www.insidetrack.com/research/mooc presentation or visit www.insidetrack.com/research for more information.
And there is the question of creditShould your institution grant credit to students who successfully complete your MOOC?
1/3more than of
FACULTY who teachMOOCs
think that their institution should grant credit
64.4 %N O35.6 %
Y E S
But they need more support
How much support did you receive from your institution and/or MOOC platform in managing the following aspects of a MOOC?
MOST are getting
adequatetechnology
support
1 (no support)
2
3
4 (substantial support)
content development
technologyplatform
learning/outcomesassessment
student support services
40.7% 29.6% 14.8% 14.8%
12% 15.7% 19.4% 52.8%
32.4% 31.5% 23.1% 13%
36.1% 33.3% 14.8% 15.7%
Faculty want to teach more moocsHow is the volume of MOOCs you teach likely to change over the next 2-3 years?
91%continue or increase
participationtheir
MOOCs
43.5 %INCREASE
8.3 %DECREASE
48.1 %R E M A I N THE SAME
plan to
in
Administrators and Faculty agree:
But what’s the strategy behind them?
MOOCs
Administrators
Faculty
Develop Infrastructure
Reach Global Audience
Share Knowledge
EnhancePedagogy
EngageFaculty
Showcase Institution
MOOCs are popular with students and institutions
MOOC course1
millionstudents6.3
More than
have signed up for a
MOOCs to students
130 Institutionswork with
Coursera2 and edX3 to bring
Massive Open Online Courses To MOOC or not to MOOC:
Strategic lessons from the pioneers