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MOOCs: The learner's perspective
Jo Alcock @joeyanne
[email protected] Evidence Base
Birmingham City University
Internet Librarian International 2013
My journey
-Optional Maths modules in first year
- ECDL during second year
- Sports Psychology focus in final year
Bangor University BSc(Hons)
Sports Science
My journey
University of Wolverhampton
-Writing minutes -Creating displays - Designing e-learning packages
- Evidence-based librarianship
- Advanced ECDL
My journey
Aberystwyth University
MScEcon Information and Library Studies
Modules: - Business information
- Ebooks & Digitisation
- Dissertation on strategic marketing
My journey
Birmingham City University
Evidence Based Researcher
-CILIP Chartership - PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner
- ALA Emerging Leaders
- ILM Award in Coaching
- Award in Consulting
Why MOOCs?
Intrigued by MOOCs and their models
Cost effective way to learn
Low risk way to learn about different subjects
Flexible approach - can be done at home
LEARN ALL THE THINGS!
Organizational Analysis
Stanford University
Basic track (no assignments)
2-3hrs per week for 10 weeks
Final multiple choice exam
Social Psychology
Wesleyan University
Advanced track (extra reading and weekly assignments)
8-10 hours per week for 6 weeks
Final multiple choice exam
My Coursera Experience
Much more enjoyment when topic can be applied
Happy to contribute minimal finances but prefer free reading materials
Peer assessment process was interesting to be involved in
Learnt much more when completing lectures, readings and assignments
What I have learnt
To research the type of course before beginning to see if style suits my needs
I enjoy studying topics I can apply in work/life situations
I'm motivated by rewards