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A comparison of MOOC development and delivery approaches

Smith, N., Caldwell, H. and Richards, M. (2017) A comparison of MOOC development and delivery approaches. In: Childs, M. and Soetanto, R. (eds.) Online Learning for Stem Subjects: International Examples of Technologies and Pedagogies in Use. London: Routledge. pp. 101-112.

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Abstract:
We present a comparison of two ways of developing and delivering MOOCs. One was developed by the Open University in collaboration with FutureLearn; the other was developed independently by a small team at Northampton University. The different approaches had very different profiles of pedagogic flexibility, cost, development processes, institutional support, and participant numbers. This comparison shows that, even several years after MOOCs came to prominence, there is a range of viable approaches for MOOCs. MOOCs on existing large platforms can reach many thousands of people, but constrain pedagogical choice. Smaller, self-made MOOCs have smaller audiences but can target them more effectively.
Subjects:
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers and administrators
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education > LB2395.7 Internet in higher education. Web-based instruction. Educational technology
Creators:
Smith, N., Caldwell, H. and Richards, M.
Editors:
Childs, M. and Soetanto, R.
Publisher:
Routledge
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Training
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Teacher Continuing Professional Development
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Teacher Continuing Professional Development
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Initial Teacher Education
Date:
16 January 2017
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 101-112
Title of Book:
Online Learning for Stem Subjects: International Examples of Technologies and Pedagogies in Use
Place of Publication:
London
Number of Pages:
180
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781138934443
Media of Output:
Print
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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