MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) are emerging as innovative educational solutions for the lifelong learner.
If you are unfamiliar with MOOCs, I encourage you to view a great introductory video found here prior to watching the below video.
This video outlines some of the key ideas surrounding MOOCs as well as some of the advantages and disadvantages of this new learning frontier using CCK08 as a basis for discussion.
If you are interested in participating in a MOOC, you can register for the Change MOOC here, or you can register for the 2011 installment of the CCK (Connectivism and Connective Knowledge) MOOC here. In addition, the MOOC entry on Wikipedia is often updated when a new MOOC is being formed.
Resources:
de Waard, I. (2008). Explore a New Learning Frontier: MOOCs. Learning Solutions Magazine. Retrieved from: http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/721/explore-a-new-learning-frontier-moocs
Mackness, J., Mak, S.F.J. & Williams, R. (2009). The Ideals and Reality of Participating in a MOOC.
Networked Learning Conference 2010, Denmark.
