Series: 1 Let Us Learn How to Develop MOOC

 

COVID-19 has given a big push to educational experiences to move forcibly into online learning in the Indian Context. Teachers are now mentally prepared. They are ready to utilize all modern digital tools and techniques to seize the potential possibilities of e-learning technologies during these adverse circumstances. MOOC is now a popular concept in the academic world. MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course. With some expert tips, you can design, develop, and deliver your own MOOC Course.   

Here a series of tips and techniques for designing, developing, and delivering MOOC Courses are released to help the teachers with the MOOC courses.

• While preparing and developing MOOC, you must have the characteristics of an innovative and creative teacher having some expertise in digital tools and technologies. If you have these, then go ahead. 
• Join any MOOC course (EdX, SWAYAM, Coursera, etc.) for firsthand experience.

Preparing MOOCs:

• Plan your Course: 

Ø  Course Name 

Ø  Syllabus

• Chapter or Module Wise Content 

Ø  Learning outcome 

Ø  Teaching Content

Ø  Exercises and Assignments (case studies, simulations, etc.

Ø  Formative and Summative Assessments (MCQs, short and long answer types, etc.)

Ø  List of further suggested reading

Ø  Any other 

• Hardware with internet excess 

·         Laptop or Desk Top of High configuration with high internet access

·         Inbuilt Camera and Mike ( It may be external also)

• Software: LMS ( free or paid), Digital Tools and Technologies 

 

Continued in 2^ND Series

 

(Prof. Vandana Punia, Dean Faculty of Education, Human Resource Development Centre. Guru Jambheshwar University Of S&T, Hisar. She is also the Course Coordinator of National Resource Center, Pedagogical Innovations, and Research Methodology.  (MHRD, Govt. of India).