Learning and Teaching in MOOCland

Marie Kinsey, Academic Lead,

MOOCs

What are MOOCs?Massive

Open

Online

Courses

Thousands can sign up

Free at the point of entry

You only need internet access

Carefully structured content accessed over a set period of time

What are MOOCs?

• Active use of social media and peer support• No personalised academic

support and guidance• Sophisticated use of multi-media

and digital technology• No formal ‘qualification’ at the

end• The learner is in the driving seat

Why a MOOC?

• Find new learners• Pedagogic innovation around digital technology• Recruitment of students to campus courses• Enhance the experience of existing students• New markets

• WP, lifelong learners, non-traditional students

• Showcase teaching excellence• Disseminate research

46,146 learner enrolments

50+ TUoS academic staff engaged

110+ countries

• Wholly owned subsidiary of Open University

• 37 University partners• Plus 3 non-HE

• British Museum• British Council• British Library

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