The rise of the MOOC s

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1 Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences University of Amsterdam The rise of the MOOC s From heaven on earth to both feet on the ground Dr. Arie K. den Boon, University of Amsterdam

2 Arie den Boon 20 years UvA Psychology, Baschwitz Institute, Communication Science 20 years commercial world Media research, Founder/CEO Daphne CM ( ) Since 2010: UvA Coaching Master students CS Program manager MOOC s for FSBS UvA 2

3 Inspiration for the first Dutch MOOC Online course Artificial Intelligence by Sebastian Thrun and Peter Norvik (Stanford University) in 2011 Very inspirational Intense participation of students New dimension to education Enrolled: , Certificate:

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6 Plus University of Amsterdam since September 2013

8 Back to the first MOOC, We can and should do that too! Objectives: Learn what works, why and how by running a MOOC ourselves Feed an ongoing debate with facts Manage reputation (Branding) Decrease the number of wrong study choices 8

9 Group discussion 1: what would you do? What are the most important reasons for you personally to make a MOOC? What are the most important reasons for your institution to make a MOOC? 9

10 Introduction to Communication Science Platform: 1e wave: Feb April e wave: 12 Sept 31 Oct 8 weeks 56 online videos Exam and certificate 10

11 Didactical model Follow the example of the first MOOC Key elements Restructure the existing off line course Facilitate learning by graphical elements that structure the content and provide hooks Enrich the course by facilitating participation in discussions 11

12 Timeline Lobbying Equipment Filming 1 st week ready 3 wks, platform Kick off Feb 2012 May 2012 July 2012 Sep 2012 Nov 2012 Feb 2013 Funding 12

13 Planning and Budget Faculty: 40k Communication Science: 20k UvA: 20k New MOOC s cost between 40k and 50k 13

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16 Introduction to Communication Science, examples

17 Learning 1: Was it worth doing? Impact on debate on online learning Lots of learning's Impact on reputation of CS and UvA Can be used for study choices of high school students preparing for higher education

18 Learning 2: It is different Didactical model different Drop out rate large: 80%-95% Large number of students have passed the exam Participation is a good predictor of success Students enrich course beyond level of in hall lectures No formal credits can be given 18

20 Learning 3: Social interaction important Forum increased quality of the course Rich communication environment needed Social interaction can work out in a positive or a negative way No classical teacher student model Moderation needed 20

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22 OK. This is just AMAZING! Thanks guys!!!! chronisch ziek, deels aan huis gebonden, beperkt studie budget. Maar dan wil ik ook vermelden: enthousiast, zeer gemotiveerd, gepassioneerd over het onderwerp, mijn wereldje wordt weer wat groter Apologies for adding to your avalanche of s, but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the MOOC. I worked in radio journalism for nine years with the BBC Now, since I'm very interested in the content itself, I'd be happy to enroll in the follow up course! Is it going to happen any time soon (provided I pass the exam, of course)? Congrats again for work well done! 22

23 Learning 4: Help of the audience Design turned out to be very important Many small bugs, but lots of recommendations to improve Nobody objected to the imperfections, as we were encouraging suggestions for improvements 23

24 Learning 5: Learn from YouTube, not from Disney Important: Charisma, engagement, authenticity Graphics, design Online discussions Less important: Perfection of video and audio Talking head of lecturer (is not broadcasting, but stimulates discussion!) 24

25 Evaluation 1: Higher appreciation than in offline course The course fulfilled its promise: 95% I enjoyed this course: 92% The course was challenging 70% The course was interesting 95% UvA should provide more MOOC s 97% 25 n = 717

26 Welke didactische methode hanteren we? Voorbeeld: 10 punten Huib Tabbers Beter Onthouden Niet passief maar actief leren Niet stampen maar spreiden Niet opnieuw bestuderen maar ophalen uit geheugen Beter Begrijpen Laat uitleggen Laat vragen stellen Laat het tastbaar maken Laat lezen, laat bezinken, laat ophalen Beter Toepassen Focus op aanpak i.p.v. op oplossing Afnemende ondersteuning i.p.v. gelijkblijvende ondersteuning Variatie i.p.v. eenvormigheid

27 Wat vinden we tegenwoordig van belang in onderwijs? Vaardigheden: Kunnen samenwerken in teams Problemen kunnen oplossen Goede interpersoonlijke relaties 27

28 Group Discussion 2: what are the problems of MOOC s? What are the most important problems of MOOC s? How can we solve these problems? 28

29 Evaluation 2: For whom? Professionals: 63% Female: 59% Age group: 25+ n=943, MOOC survey n=943, MOOC survey 29

30 Where do they come from? n=943, MOOC survey 30

31 Reach and activity About cumulative views people watched first video subscribers active participants 717 participated in exam 531 received certificate 31

32 Free publicity: TV news at 8 PM, press, radio, magazines, blogs, social media 32

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34 Possitive reactions from students and opinion leaders: Forum, Facebook, Twitter 34

35 Group Dicussion 3: Success and failure What are the most important success and fail factors of MOOC s? What are the Do s? What are the Don ts? 35

36 New MOOC plans within the University of Amsterdam Use more platforms Coursera, UvA/VU Sakai, itunes U, etc. Use MOOC s for introductory programmes, deficiencies, schakel -programmes Use other MOOC s in a flipped classroom Use MOOC s for efficiency reasons Use MOOC s for branding purposes 36

37 Mooc s are here to stay change Thank you 37

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