MOOCs as ‘chemical attractants’

Explores the outcomes of a chemistry MOOC (massive open online course) entitled 'exploring everyday chemistry', delivered on two occasions by the University of York (UK) through the FutureLearn platform. Looks at learner background and course feedback, including managing the expectations o...

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Published in:Waikato journal of education 2018, Vol.23 (2), p.5-16
Main Authors: Parsons, Andrew, Barr, Iain (Learning enhancement manager)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Education
Chemistry
Distance education
Educational Technology
Evaluation
Foreign Countries
Large Group Instruction
MOOCs (Web-based instruction)
Online Courses
Science Instruction
Study and teaching (Higher)
Teaching Methods
Technology Uses in Education
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Summary:Explores the outcomes of a chemistry MOOC (massive open online course) entitled 'exploring everyday chemistry', delivered on two occasions by the University of York (UK) through the FutureLearn platform. Looks at learner background and course feedback, including managing the expectations of potential participants; course facilitation; the importance of having a strong presence on the forums; and the tutor having a ‘face’. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.
ISSN:2382-0373
2382-0373
DOI:10.15663/wje.v23i2.616