NDLI: MOOCs: A diminution, evolution or revolution in University Teaching?

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	White, T.J. Low Hou Ran Hou, R.N.J. Bin Othman, M.R.
Copyright Year	2013
Description	Author affiliation: Sch. of Mater. Sci. & Eng., Nanyang Technol. Univ., Singapore, Singapore (White, T.J.)
Abstract	Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOCs) are being launched with increasing frequency through aggregators such as Coursera, Udacity and edX, and this mode of delivery is evolving rapidly. Key pedagogical issues include: 1) packaging content to suit a student cohort with widely different backgrounds; 2) avoiding over-simplification of material and maintaining rigor; and 3) developing the correct mix of assessment tools, especially the implementation of peer-to-peer review. This talk describes our experience preparing the first MOOC for NTU entitled Beauty, Form and Function: An Exploration of Symmetry. The team-nature of course delivery is emphasized, as developing content goes beyond studio recording of lectures, and also includes integration of animation, off-campus recording, student focus groups and expert interviews. Clarity in assessment procedures requires particular attention, and exercises must be tailored to match the medium of instruction. Social media provide a means for students to form study groups, but pathways to regularly interact with the instructor and teaching assistants must be provided. Finally, comprehensive technical support during MOOC delivery is paramount. MOOC production standards are rising, and students less forgiving of poor quality teaching - in fact, MOOCs now receive a star rating from students. While some views of MOOCs are extreme, with detractors worried they spell the end of the `professoriate' and proponents saying they will democratize education, our view is more nuanced. We believe that with careful execution, MOOCs provide an outstanding opportunity to showcase NTU globally, allow JC students to gain preadmission credits, and when placed in the context of a blended-learning environment will lead to superior learning outcomes.
Sponsorship	Springer
Starting Page	1
Ending Page	1
File Size	88415
Page Count	1
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781479932160
DOI	10.1109/CICEM.2013.6820238
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2013-10-01
Publisher Place	Singapore
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Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Conferences Councils Media Educational institutions Radio access networks
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
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3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
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