https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo Made with fortitude en-us 2020-11-30 21:43:39 UTC 2020-11-30 21:51:55 UTC hello@padlet.com close_minded https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo/wish/973581213 MOOCs heavily rely on different web formats. Consequently, the large majority of courses consist of pre-recorded videos that are streamed by users. To create content tools like YouTube or Vimeo are commonly used. Streamed videos are meant to simulate the presence of the trainer. MOOCs can also use live-streams to create a virtual classroom environment. Occasionally, teachers also organize live sessions with their students using tools like Hangouts or Ustream. This is a unique opportunity for students to get in touch with the trainer directly and ask questions. MOOCs also offer meetups and in-person get togethers. Meetups are generally organized by MOOC participants who want to meet up with other course participants in their area. They are an opportunity to discuss course topics but also work on group projects.]]> 2020-11-30 21:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo/wish/973581213 close_minded https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo/wish/973586723 One key aspect of MOOCs is their collaborative component. During a MOOC, everything possible is done to recreate the in-class experience, including the use of collaborative tools. Rather than a vertical distribution of knowledge, MOOCs allow for the emergence of learning communities where the input of each participant enriches the course. Social Q&A Forums (advanced forums with voting functionalities), Facebook groups, meetups, or peer corrections are used to encourage and develop collaboration.]]> 2020-11-30 21:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo/wish/973586723 close_minded https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo/wish/973588263 In addition to content designed to convey knowledge, MOOCs offer tools to assess the transfer and retention of this knowledge. These modules help make courses more dynamic and interactive and generally take the form of multiple-choice exams, programmed tests, or essay questions that are corrected automatically, by teachers or by classmates. Additionally, MOOCs can offer certificates to those who have completed the course. These certificates are how most American MOOC platforms monetize their content.

]]> 2020-11-30 21:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo/wish/973588263 close_minded https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo/wish/973591071 MOOCs have specified start and end dates. Course content (documents, videos, exercises, etc.) is delivered sequentially, each week. For the learner, coursework is spread over time. Temporally structuring course content helps make it seem like a series of mini events and allows for the creation of an efficient communication strategy including teasers, email updates, etc. It is also an effective means to ensure that the MOOC mimics a traditional attended course with weekly classes.]]> 2020-11-30 21:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/close_minded/6dspgt762l3dttgo/wish/973591071