MOOCs: The learner's perspective

Jo Alcock @joeyanne

Jo.Alcock@bcu.ac.uk 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!

My Coursera Experience

Organizational Analysis

Social Psychology

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

Thank youJo.Alcock@bcu.ac.uk

@joeyanne

Internet Librarian International 2013