MOOC-LESSON-MIL

Page 1: Media and Information Literacy

Understanding Massive Open Online Courses

Page 2: Initial Thoughts

Questions to Consider

• What comes to mind when you hear the term "online course"?

• What are your ideas about open online courses?

Page 3: Definition of MOOCs

Overview of MOOCs

• Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): A flexible and open form of self-directed online learning designed for mass participation.

  • Typically offered for free, with fewer requirements and no formal credit.

• The term "MOOC" was coined by Dave Cormier during a course at the University of Manitoba.

  • The course saw over 2,000 enrollees and utilized various educational resources (wikis, forums, Google Docs, YouTube, Facebook).

Page 4: Basic Elements of MOOC

Gopta and Singh (2019) Elements

• Massive: Designed for unlimited enrollment; no additional effort needed as participant numbers increase.

• Open: Offered free of cost; no predefined qualifications required.

Page 5: Additional Basic Elements

Continuation of Gopta and Singh (2019)

• Online: Delivered via the Internet using online resources.

• Course: A structured full course with defined goals, available content, and assessments for certification via quizzes and exams.

Page 6: Implications of MOOCs

Alhazzani (2020) Findings

• MOOCs provide the best solution for economically disadvantaged students lacking access to traditional university education.

• MOOCs introduce a new long-term learning culture.

Page 7: Contributions of MOOCs

Gupta (2019) Contributions

• For Continuing Medical Education: Online CMEs and structured webinars/podcasts.

• For Faculty Development: Enhances soft skills and research capabilities.

• For Skill Enhancement: Offers psychomotor skill development through online programs and blended learning initiatives.

Page 8: MOOCs' Impact on Teaching and Learning

Insights from Ontario’s Distance Education and Training Network (2016)

• Encourages the unbundling of learning components: design, development, deployment, delivery, and support.

• Alters credit granting and credentialing systems.

• Fosters blended learning development and learning portfolios.

• Highlights the effectiveness of learning communities and peer tutoring.

Page 9: Accessible MOOC for Everybody

Initiatives in the Philippines

• CHED: Promotes online learning, collaborating with platforms like Coursera and edX to offer access to international courses.

• UP Open University (UPOU): Pioneers in offering online programs, includes:

  • Diploma in Social Media Arts

  • MOOC on Gender and Development.

Page 10: Additional Accessible MOOCs

TESDA Online Program

• Offers free online courses similar to MOOCs, targeting skill development in various professions:

  • Basic Web Development

  • Bread and Pastry Production

  • Agri-Business Management.

Page 11: Collaborative MOOCs

Coursera (Philippine Partnerships)

• Partnerships with local universities to offer free and paid courses, recognized by local institutions:

  • Examples: Courses in data science, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship with UPOU.

  • Collaboration with PBSP to enhance business skills.

Page 12: Global MOOC Platforms in the Philippines

Khan Academy

• Provides free educational content widely used in Philippine schools, covering subjects such as math, science, history, and economics for all levels.