1. MOOCSEUM The confluence of informal learning, modern technology and learning theor y

2. MOOC = MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE Massive Available to many; potentially limitless # of learners Open The structured learning experience (course & supplemental materials) is free of charge Online The hub of the course is based on the Internet via a host institution; interaction happens throughout the Web. Course A time-defined period of study including registration, af filiation and commencement.

3. A (VERY) BRIEF HISTORY OF MOOCS 2008 The first MOOC, #CCK08, is taught by learning theorist George Siemens as a test-drive of his learning theory Connectivism. The acronym MOOC is coined by fellow EdTech scholars. 2011 Four Stanford Computer Science professor s of fer three cour ses online at no charge to students not enrolled at the univer sity. Hundreds of thousands of students register. 201 2 Three of those professor s star t up two distinct MOOC development organizations Udacity and Cour sera. MIT and Har vard create their own non-profit organization, edX. 2013 There are over 5,000,000 registered user s from over 200 countries across the Big 3 platforms, with likely millions more on smaller platforms or in institution -based MOOCs. MOOCs enjoy millions of dollar s of financing and venture capital. Politicians seek to ease accreditation restrictions to allow these EdTech ventures into the education marketplace. 2013 Udacity founder Sebastian Thrun, in part due to struggles faced when rolling out courses to underrepresented university students, announces a company pivot away from Global access to education and a focus on corporate-based education

4. OBSTACLES IN THE MOOC PHENOMENON Th e re i s n ot a n a g re e d - upon s c h olarly de fi n it ion o f t h e M OOC. E ve r y l et te r i n t h e M OOC a c ro ny m i s c o n te n t ious. H e a ds o f t h e B i g 3 M OOC pl a t fo rms l a c k ex pe r t i s e i n h um a n e duc a t i o n t h e o r y. E duc a t i o n t h e o rist s a n d pra c t i t i one r s l a c k ex pe r t i s e i n AI/ M a c hine Le a rn i ng t h e o r y. Po l ic y de c i sions a re be i n g m a de o n M OOCs be fo re a ny s o r t o f t ri a l run s o r te s t i ng. Po pul a r de ba te a s s umes M OOCs a re s y n o ny mous w i t h di s t a n ce o r o n l ine l e a rning. Po pul a r de ba te pi n e s fo r M OOCs to be a d i s ru p ti ve te c h n ol ogy t h a t c a n s ave e d u c ati on t h ro ug h . If M OOCs a re o n l y a bo ut c o n te n t , M OOCs a l low a s i g nific ant de c re a se i n a c a de mic/ pro fessorial l a bo r.

5. WHY IS THE MOOC PHENOMENON AWESOME? Mainstream discussi ons about distance education, online education and educational technology. Professor s teaching MOOCs challenged to address their pedagogical practice. Mainstream discussions about what Open means (open access, open content, open education resources). More societal super structu res re engaging education provides more unique voices in how we as a society shape the future of education policy and education institutions.

6. LEARNING VS. EDUCATION Education is about audit relationships, where a hierarchy expects a product that demonstrates learning. They are not interested in the process of the learning practice. - Etienne Wenger

7. INTERACTION (OR INTRA -ACTION?)

8. MOOC A (POTENTIAL) HUMAN-DRIVEN LEARNING MACHINE MOOCs cMOOCs Structure Housed in LMS (learning management system) requiring login credential Objective A master y of the subject matter; formal education Content Lecture via shor t videos providing established path to master y Assessment Interactive exercises, quizzes, tests graded by computer or peer s Communication Via discussion boards; social media happens outside the scope of course Structure Housed in LMS or via open hub Objective An authentic engagement with subject matter; non -formal learning. Content An amalgam of lecture, primar y source and discussion prompt providing various means to engage topic Assessment Creation of digital learning ar tifacts; peer collaboration in lieu of grades Communication Social media is the crux of the course (blogs, Twitter/FB, Google Docs, Google+ hangouts, etc.)

9. MOOCS & MUSEUMS A GOOD FIT MOOCs are an oppor tunity for authentic par ticipation (and two-way communication) between the institution and the patrons. The MOOC can re -establish the museum in the local (and beyond) community. The MOOC can re -establish the museum as a socially -viewed space of exper tise. MOOCs can highlight special collections, traveling exhibitions, topical issues, etc. The star t and end of a MOOC creates an event unique to space and time. It is a cohor t of learner s with the ability to become a community.

10. WHY IS THE MOOCSEUM UNIQUE? 1. The MOOCseum is a traditional MOOC. 2. The MOOCseum is a tangible space (possibly with tangible events). 3. The MOOCseum is an augment of the digital and the real. 4. The MOOCseum is a supplement; it is evidence of desired learning. Cupcakes (2010) by Megan Fizell. Icing-on-flour/sugar

11. OVERCOMING LOGISTICS Obstacles IT Co s t Ti m e/Work loads In s t i t ut ional P us h ba c k ( Re l uc t an ce/Z eal) Audi e n c e Potential Solutions A M OOC c a n run v i a LM S ( o pe n s o urc e o pt i o n s s uc h a s M o o dl e o r Ca nvas) o r v i a s po ke - and - w he el o n fre e s e r ver ( Wo rdP re ss, Ty pe Pa d ). H a rdwa re c a n be fre e . P ri m a r y c o s t w i l l be e m ployee -base d. If e n g aging t h e co n te n t a ro un d ex i s t ing a r t i fa c t s, h um a n re s o urc e s c a n fo c us o n de s ig nin g l e a rn ing s pa c e , pro m pt s , s o c ial m e di a, i n te ra c tio n E duc a t i o n s h o uld n ot be a h a m mer i n s e a rc h o f a n a il. Set c l e a r g o a ls a n d o bj e c t ives fro m t h e s t a r t fo r t h e e n t i re te a m . Po s t m odernism s ay s we a re n ot j us t s t ude n t s but we a re k n ow l edge c o n s umer s. If yo u bui l d i t , t h ey w i l l come.

12. EXAMPLE MOOCS Coursera MoMA MOOC - https://www.coursera.org/course/ artinquiry E-Learning & Digital Cultures https://www.coursera.org/ course/edc Modern & Contemporary American Poetry - https:// www.coursera.org/course/modernpoetry edX (Resource on MOOC research) - https://www.edx.org/researchpedagogy cMOOC Educational Technology & Media - http://etmooc.org Wide World of Education - http://wideworlded.org/onlineinstruction-for-open-educators/ MOOCMOOC - http://www.moocmooc.com

13. THANK YOU Rolin Moe Ed.D Candidate, Learning Technologies Pepperdine University Dissertation The Evolution & Impact of Massive Open Online Courses Capstone - MOOCseum Twitter - @RMoeJo Me http://rolinmoe.org Me & MOOCs http://allmoocs.wordpress.com