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 2ND 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).