Presentation on MOOC (Online learning tool). This has to do with using technology positively for learning especially in the Education field.

1. MOOC
By Mr M.S Mkize

2. CONTENT
What is Mooc
History of moocs
The types of moocs available
My field of interest
Topics I would like to pursue in my future mooc experience

3. WHAT IS MOOC OR THE ABBREVIATION ?
C = Course O =Online
O = Open M = Massive

4. HISTORY OF MOOCS
In the past there was no computers.
Student had to attend the classes physically.
The first person to use distance is sir Isaac Pitman.
The first university to use massive open online courses is the University of
London.

5. THE TYPES OF MOOCS AVAILABLE
cMOOC XMooc
• Academics, Non profit Individuals • Major Universities
• Organized group work
• Fixed Platform
• Constructivist, Connectivist approach • Behaviorist, Cognitivist approach
• Many to may (Dialogue, Peer to Peer Interactions) • One to many ( student/content, teacher/ student interactions)
• Informal Learning • More formal learning
• Collaborative, peer assessment • Social media used
• Rich social media
• Drive towards openness
• Network buiding, Collaboration
• Coordinated assessments and quizzes ( often automated)

6. MY FIELD OF INTEREST
LINGUISTICS
EnglishIsiZulu

7. TOPICS I WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE IN MY FUTURE
MOOC EXPERIENCE
Shakespeare
writings
Grammar
Contribution
of Technology
in Language Poetry

8. REFERENCES
HTTP://WWW.SLIDESHARE.NET/OERAFRICA/THE-RISE-OF-MOOCS
HTTP://WWW.SLIDESHARE.NET/LYNGOODNIGHT/MULTMEDIA-PRESENTATION-GOODNIGHT
HTTP://WWW.SLIDESHARE.NET/DOWNES/2013-05-06-MOOSE
HTTP://WWW.SLIDESHARE.NET/DOWNES/EDUCATION-AS-PLATFORM?FROM_SEARCH=11
HTTP://WWW.SLIDESHARE.NET/DOWNES/HOW-TO-ORGANIZE-A-MOOC?FROM_SEARCH=9