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. 2021 Jan 9;31(2):447–455. doi: 10.1007/s40670-020-01178-7

Table 1.

Twelve tips for MOOCs in medical education

Pickering, Henningsohn, DeRuiter, de Jong, and Reinders [13] Kellogg [6]
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.