George Siemens on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

George Siemens, at the Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute at Athabasca Universityhas been running "Massive Open Online Courses" (MOOCs). I talk to him about what a MOOC is, how it works, and the educational philosophy behind it.

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[Sergio Luján Mora]

There's an interesting MOOC in Spanish about web development: idesweb.es (iDESWEB, Introducción al desarrollo web)

[CabriniConnections]

Thanks Howard and George. I've followed you for many years and hope to work more closely to expand the role of the university and other institutions in social, environmental and world problem solving. Would be interested to see ways to map growth of network using SNA tools to capture participant growth and repeat participation over time.

[iammia88]

I am so excited to be living in a time of obvious infinite possibilities! THANK YOU for bringing this concept to the table.Or shall i say internet ! I truly believe\agree that by collaborating it maximizes the creativity,productivity,sustai­nability....., thus turning the ME into WE ! We are all already connected energetically(everything for that matter)(No pun intended!),This is a living breathing verification. LET'S MOOC !

[Maryanne Burgos]

This detailed explanation of a MOOC course has been very helpful. I have "dabbled""in participating in some MOOCs, but I think that I didn't understand the concept behind them. I am now lurking in the 15th week of a MOOC called Change: Education, Learning and Technology and have a better idea of how to navigate the chaos. Thanks!

[Gunhild Hotte]

why ia everyone talking at the same time ?

[derkleinerfips]

Good stuff ;-)

[smrki1]

Great stuff, thanks!

[Michele Notari]

thanks for the Input George! Your ideas are fascinating!