Table 1.
Pickering, Henningsohn, DeRuiter, de Jong, and Reinders [13] | Kellogg [6] |
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Preparation | |
Enroll on a MOOC to fully appreciate the online environment Learn from other MOOC enthusiasts Develop a MOOC topic that you are passionate about |
Practice the lecture before taping |
Design | |
Recruit a committed and enthusiastic team to support the MOOC’s development and delivery Develop a curriculum map Create a clear project plan |
Reach out to experts in curriculum development and technology for guidance Develop a list of learning goals Prepare background materials for non-scientists. |
Implementation | |
Create video content based on good educational practice Construct an appropriate assessment profile Promote your course with a clear and enticing message Provide a supportive environment for your learners to interact with |
Try out videos, online quizzes and animated models on a small cohort first. Make course expectations regarding accessing homework and quizzes from the beginning Encourage student-to-student interaction in online forums |
Improvement | |
Devise a broad research and evaluation strategy for post-course reflection and improvement Share your experience to enhance MOOC pedagogy |
Hire an assistant to help in monitoring forums and distributing communications. Collect data on student learning to improve the next iteration of the course. |