Enrichment - Massive Open Online Courses

Course summary

MOOCs are readily accessible online courses that enable students to develop their education, knowledge and skills. There are thousands of courses on offer, covering a vast range of subjects, and offered by universities from around the world. MOOCs leverage digital technologies to deliver high-quality educational content making learning accessible to individuals from various backgrounds. The courses employ multimedia elements such as video lectures, quizzes, discussion forums, and interactive assignments to engage learners. Learners have the flexibility to study at their own pace, fostering a self-directed and inclusive learning environment. Students will choose to study MOOCs for different reasons. This might be to enhance and extend A level courses, to study courses which relate to subjects a student wishes to study at university, or to learn something new. The study time for MOOCs can vary but most will require about 12 hours of study. This means that students will aim to complete at least one MOOC per term. Throughout the course, students will complete their MOOC Log, which they will use to record intended areas of study and evaluate the learning from each online course. Students will also learn how to identify courses that align with their aspirations and how to study independently, including effective note-taking. They will also be given opportunities to share what they have learned from their MOOC study. There will be taught sessions and student presentations, but the typical MOOC lesson will involve independent study.