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This talk will explain the basic concept of MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) and how one can learn, for free, and gain knowledge, together, with other learners. In this talk, Sarah Siegel and Khalid Raza will share their experiences and discuss how MOOCs are revolutionizing the social learning sphere.
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Sarah Siegel and Khalid Raza
28 May 2013
MOOC (Massive Online Open Courses)
A new learning era..
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We will talk about …
• What is MOOC
• Common characteristics of a MOOC
• Experience sharing by Sarah and Khalid
• The rise of MOOCs
• MOOCs in corporate world?
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What is a MOOC?
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A Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is an online course aiming at large-scale interactive participation and open access via the web.
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Common characteristics
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MOOCs are promising but there is a long way to go..
Sarah SiegelBlog on MOOC
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Sarah SiegelBlog on MOOC
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Khalid RazaBlog on MOOC
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Khalid RazaBlog on MOOC
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The content did not stretch
meRelished a range
of incidental learning
opportunities
Engaged in a stimulating live
chat
Had fun experimenting with the creation of my “digital artefact”
experienced no student-teacher
bonding
The sheer experience is phenomenal
Helped evaluate my own
understanding and learn from
others
Allows a community-type learning model
The onus is on the student. You
decide if you are successful or not
experienced no student-teacher
bonding
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• To attract talent from the wider world
• To up-skill talent within the organization, e.g., micro-MOOCs
• As a means of developing eminence, e.g., tagged upon graduation
• As a filter for career movement, e.g., part of STSM package.
MOOCs in corporate world?
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