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Learn from experts who have created and presented Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that can reach a vast audience, and discover how to develop and present this new online form of continuing education. MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) have become popular with eager learners as well as some educators wanting to test the boundaries of learning. Understandably, many educators approach MOOCs with trepidation and a number of questions. Are MOOCs simply a fad? Does this new venue threaten traditional higher education models? How are teachers to be remunerated for their efforts? And what can be done about student retention in an anonymous venue of a MOOC? This book answers these questions and many more, offering a practical and realistic guide to MOOCs—one that will help anyone involved in higher education to better understand MOOCs and enable them to make decisions about whether and how to offer MOOCs. The authors address topics such as the various costs of offering a MOOC (teachers, developers, licensing, and software), explain accessibility options, examine the challenges of copyright and the administration required, and explore what the librarian's role should be. This insightful guide also explains your options for the presentation of text, video, and audio content; whether to give assignments or tests; and how to decide whether you should offer your MOOC for free or require a fee and offer a certificate upon course completion.

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Author:   Susan W. Alman ,  Jennifer Jumba
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9781440844577

ISBN 10:   1440844577
Pages:   132
Publication Date:   14 February 2017
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Miguel Figueroa Introduction Part I: Libraries and MOOCs 1. A Symbiotic Relationship: MOOCs and Librarians Curtis L. Kendrick and Irene Gashurov 2. Library as Partner, Negotiator, and Information Wrangler: Reflections on Early MOOC Development at Brown University Sarah Evelyn Background Assembling the Team Defining Success MOOCs Through a Library Lens Strategic Alignment with the Library's Mission Benefits to MOOC Collaboration 3. MOOCs: Power Tools for Public Librarians Dorothy Pawlowski Part II: Creating a MOOC 4. Mechanics Susan W. Alman, Jennifer Jumba, and Tina Jagerson Choosing a Platform What to Consider When Selecting a Platform Considerations If You Need to Acquire a Platform for Your MOOC Planning the MOOC 5. Creating the Curriculum/Instructional Design/User Experience Susan W. Alman, Jennifer Jumba, and Tina Jagerson Development of MOOC and Selection of Instructor Content of the MOOC Type of MOOC Creating the Teaching Materials and Designing the Format Presentations: Text Only Presentations: Audio Only or Lecture Capture Software/ Audio Sync Technologies Designing the Course Training the Assistants Assessment Measures 6. Financing and Offering the MOOC Susan W. Alman, Jennifer Jumba, and Tina Jagerson Platforms and Software Licensing/Purchase Personnel Information Technology Costs Costs Related to Content Creation, Instructional Design, and Graphic Design Instructional Design Offering the MOOC 7. Going Around Potholes Susan W. Alman, Jennifer Jumba, and Tina Jagerson Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility Text Presentations with Audio/Lecture Capture Software/Audio Sync Technologies Copyright Part III: Library Experiences 8. SJSU's Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends MOOC Susan W. Alman, Jennifer Jumba, and Tina Jagerson Platform Decision Type of MOOC Duration of MOOC Course Content Registration/Enrollment Process Course Design Homerooms and Tech Crowds Electronic Badges What to Award Costs to Participate Accessibility Copyright Issues Costs to Produce and Offer the MOOC Offering the MOOC Homeroom Best Practices Guide Sheets Advertising the MOOC Success of the MOOC 9. Davidson College Sara Gillespie Swanson Introduction MOOCs at Davidson Selecting the MOOCs Creating the MOOCs: The DavidsonX Team Tackling Copyright and Intellectual Property Teaching Information Literacy Finding a Community of Support Moving Forward 10. Library Advocacy Unshushed from the University of Toronto iSchool on EdX (Case Study of LA101x) Carolyn Dineen, Gwen Harris, and Wendy Newman Introduction Developing LA101x Postcourse Participant Feedback Building LA101x Participant Demographics Other Considerations and Challenges Conclusions Glossary Index About the Editors and Contributors

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Susan W. Alman, lecturer at San Jose State University, was formerly director of the online education program at the School of Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh. Jennifer Jumba, MLIS, works at Cuyahoga County Public Library in Ohio, where she specializes in adult reference.

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