M Cubed Micro-Credentials MOOCs Metadata

Defining a MOOC Massive: Extremely large numbers Open: Open entry to all participants regardless of ability or location Online: Use network technologies for communication and information sharing Course: There are defined start and end dates and tasks

The purpose of MOOCs: Idealistically (p6): The development of MOOCs is rooted within the ideals of openness in education, that knowledge should be shared freely, and the desire to learn should be met without demographic, economic, and geographical constraints. Reality (p4): The rapid expansion of MOOCs has sparked commercial interest from venture capitalists and major corporations who want to enter the HE market using a MOOC approach.

Defining cMOOC and xMOOC Different ideologies have seen MOOCs eveolve in two pedagogical directions: Connectivist MOOCs (cMOOC) which are based on a connectivism theory of learning with networks developed informally; and Content-based MOOCs (xMOOCs), which follow a more behaviourist approach and have been launched by “brand” institutions (Harvard, MIT …. …).

Brain-Storm Activity 1 Which purpose / definition of MOOC best fits the ITP sector? 1.Use a post-it-note to describe in 1 sentence – Why one is the best fit, – why the other it not the best fit? 2.Use white-board to display “post-it- note”

Metadata and MOOCs How will learners discover MOOCs How will they know what will be learnt Duration …. …….. Brain Storm Use post it note to describe a field. Place in appropriate order on wall An Example:

Micro-Credentials / Badges A badge is a validated indicator of an accomplishment, skill, quality or interest that is linked to an individual Micro-Credentials and MOOCs

Brain-Storm Activity 3 MOOCs are catalyzing exploration of alternative credentialing systems, including certifying prior knowledge. What should be included Micro-credentials Badges: sertions sertions

Round-Table Where are the librarians? dill/2012/08/14/moocs-where-are-librarians dill/2012/08/14/moocs-where-are-librarians