Free JISC Webinar > What is a MOOC? > July 11 2012 > 7 AM - 8 AM (EDT)

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FYI > What is a MOOC ?

Date: Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Time: 12.00 - 13.00 BST

Venue: Online

Session information

Abstract

Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are huge news currently, with MIT, Stanford and several private providers providing free, open online courses. This webinar will examine the phenomenon and demonstrate examples of practice and support in the UK.

Presenters

David Kernohan, Programme Manager, e-Learning, JISC
Martin Weller, Professor, Open University
Jonathan Worth, Course Leader, Coventry University
David White, Researcher, University of Oxford
Lou McGill, Consultant

What will you learn or take away?

An understanding of what a MOOC is and where the idea comes from
Knowledge of international and UK work in this area.

Who is this webinar aimed at?

This webinar is aimed at strategic influencers and those interested in emerging online educational practice.

Source and Link to Registration Form Available Via

http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/2012/07/free-jisc-webinar-what-is-mooc-july-11.html

/Gerry

Gerry McKiernan
Associate Professor
and
Science and Technology Librarian
Iowa State University
152 Parks Library
Ames IA 50011

http://alternative-educate.blogspot.com/

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