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Reimagining the History and Future of Queer Studies in Higher Education: By Students, For Students
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This coming academic year, the HASTAC alliance is launching an exciting new project, a loosely affiliated collection and cross-pollination of courses and instructors interested in studying, probing, debating, and reimagining The History and Future of Higher Education. Initiated by Cathy Davidson (who will also teach a Coursera MOOC on the theme alongside her face-to-face class), colleagues and students will be interrogating the topic from various angles and from our current perspective on the past read more [Link] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:32:05 +0000

MOOC While you Sleep
, Connectivism | Scoop.it
See it on Scoop.it, via Connectivism [Link] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:49:54 GMT

Can We Move Beyond the MOOC to Reclaim Open Learning?
, Connectivism | Scoop.it
What are independent learners and innovative teachers doing now that deserves support, recognition, and scaling up?See it on Scoop.it, via Connectivism [Link] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:40:14 GMT

Connectivism, Online Learning, and the MOOC
, Connectivism | Scoop.it
Longish online WizIQ presentation that looks mostly at the concept of learning theories and MOOCs. The first part examines in some detail the concept of know...See it on Scoop.it, via Connectivism [Link] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:13:04 GMT

Interesting Discussion on MOOCs in the LA Review of Books
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read more [Link] Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:40:43 +0000

New For-Credit MOOC Provides Open Access to Popular College Course while ... - PR Web (press release)
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New For-Credit MOOC Provides Open Access to Popular College Course while ...PR Web (press release)This July, Altius Education, in partnership with Tiffin University, will offer a new for-credit MOOC, SCS 110: Foundations of Success, through Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University. The course, which has long been a favorite among Ivy Bridge's ...and more » [Link] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:14:46 GMT

Coursera Guides State Universities into MOOC Market - Business Administration Information
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Coursera Guides State Universities into MOOC MarketBusiness Administration InformationTen state post-secondary institutions have joined with massive open online course (MOOC) provider Coursera to bring improved learning experiences to students. Although the education provider is looking to capture the global market with its anywhere, ... [Link] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:02:17 GMT

Latin America's First MOOC - EdSurge (blog)
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Latin America's First MOOCEdSurge (blog)The São Paulo University (USP) and the portal company Veduca launched last week the first Massive Open Online Course in Latin America. Courses will be taught by USP professors through the platform. Initially two disciplines will be available ... [Link] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:23:46 GMT

Data from edX’s first course offer preliminary insights into online learning
, Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily
Display Jennifer Chu, MIT News Office, June 18, 2013 Interesting results from a survey of the first EdX courses. "Educational success in a MOOC, but also in a face-to-face class, is not a wholly individual activity," says Mintz, who was not involved in this study. "It has a social dimension. To put this another way, persistence and success are not simply products of cognitive factors. Noncognitive factors — in this case, social connection — are equally important." The full report is here. [Link] [Comment] [Link] Mon, 17 Jun 2013 05:22:24 -0400

MOOC-Ed: Massive Open Online Courses for Educators
, Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily
Glenn Kleiman, June 17, 2013 Glenn Kleiman writes, by email, "We have launched a program of MOOCs for Educators (MOOC-Eds) and have opened registration for our second MOOC-Ed, with more coming soon.   Information is available at www.mooc-ed.org and I've attached the press release about the math one which starts July 1." [Link] [Comment] [Link] Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:11:14 -0400

Deakin offers fee-for-assesment in new MOOC - The Australian
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Deakin offers fee-for-assesment in new MOOCThe AustralianAmid global uncertainty over the implications of the MOOC phenomena,Deakin University will test the waters with its new DeakinConnect platform. Its first 12-week course on humanitarian emergencies will start next month. The free online course is open ... [Link] Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:36:50 GMT

Connectivism, Online Learning, and the MOOC
, Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily
[Slides][Audio] Longish online WizIQ presentation that looks mostly at the concept of learning theories and MOOCs. The first part examines in some detail the concept of knowledge rmployed in MOOC pedagogy - this is a view of knowledge as recognition of emergent phenomena from networks of connected entities. It them looks at learning theories properly so-called, which are theories describing the mechanisms that form, strengthen or weaken connections. From this is derives the main elements of MOOC pedagogy and network design. The class was hosted by Nellie Deutsch. Integrating Technology 4 Act... [Link] Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:16:56 -0400

Udacity and Georgia Tech cross the Rubicon
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Udacity and Georgia Tech cross the Rubicon, by Michael B. Horn and Gunnar Counselman on the blog for the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation. Introduction:  “There are a few moments in my life I will never forget. Like the moment I proposed to my wife, Petra. … Today is one of those moments.” read more [Link] Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:37:13 +0000

MOOCs and the Future of the Humanities: A Roundtable
, Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily
Ian Bogost, Cathy N. Davidson, Al Filreis, Ray Schroeder, Los Angeles Review of Books, June 17, 2013 Four newly minted (by the media) 'experts' on MOOCs discuss and debate the format. "To date, few discussions of what Aaron Bady has called “ the MOOC moment” have focused specifically on how new models of online learning may impact the humanities. The Los Angeles Review of Books invited four distinguished professors, some of whom have experience teaching online, to reflect on the risks and opportunities MOOCs present for the humanities." [Link] [Comment] [Link] Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:39:34 -0400

Evaluating a cMOOC using Downes’ four “process conditions”
, Stephen's Web ~ OLDaily
Christina Hendricks, You're the Teacher, June 17, 2013 Interesting summary and reflection of a 2010 paper by Mackness, Mak and Williams on the four conditions (autonomy, diversity, openness, interactivity) I set for evaluating MOOCs. The paper itself is of limited value as a research paper, being based as it is on a survey of 22 people. But the discussion is interesting, as Christina Hendricks find it "puzzling that in that recent post Downes doesn’ t talk about asking participants about their experiences in a cMOOC at all." But some of the remarks in the paper show exactly ... [Link] Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:29:22 -0400

MOOC Resources

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- MOOC Guide on Wikispaces

- Stephen Downes's MOOC Guide

Building a MOOC collaboratively - Google Groups

(Very) Partial History of MOOCs

If you would like your MOOC added to this list, please send email


Year: 2012

Mobi-MOOC

Games Based Learning MOOC - designed for educators who want to learn more games, simulations and game-like environments for education.

MOOC MOOC: a mini-MOOC, a meta-MOOC, a MOOC about MOOCs. From August 12 - 19th, Hybrid Pedagogy will host a lively, playful scrutiny and consideration of the Massive Open Online Course. MOOC MOOC will explore the pedagogical approach, the sustainability of the form, and alternatives to MOOCs. More info. in my announcement here.

YEAR: 2011
Change.MOOC - Change: Education, Learning, and Technology! (Fall 2011) 

eduMOOC - Online Learning Today and Tomorrow (Summer 2011)

DS106 - Digital Storytelling (Summer 2011) 

MobiMOOC - Mobile Learning  (Spring 2011)

LAK11 - Learning and Knowledge Analytics (Spring 2011)

CCK11 - Connectivism and Connective Knowledge (Spring 2011) 




YEAR: 2010
PLENK - Personal Learning Environments Networks and Knowledge (Fall 2010)



YEAR: 2009
Connectivism (Fall 2009) 

Connect! Your PLN Lab (Fall 2009)

YEAR: 2008
Connectivism  (Fall 2008) - the first MOOC

Pre-MOOCs

YEAR: 2007
EC&I 831 - Social Media & Open Education (Fall 2007)

INST 7150 - Intro to Open Education (Fall 2007)

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