Creating MOOCs in Higher Education – Part 1: Basics and instructional design

11 December2024

Part 1 of the 2-day Arqus teaching innovation online workshop on how to create MOOCs in Higher Education.

The aim of this online course is to equip participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to design and develop Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in a higher education context. The sessions will focus on instructional design, learner engagement, assessment strategies, and practical implementation. Participants will also receive guidance on creating a MOOC outline and preparing materials for future development.

Trainers: Nadine Linschinger and Barbora Orlická, from the University of Graz.

Expected learning outcomes:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the concept, purpose, and types of MOOCs in higher education.
  • Identify key components of instructional design for effective MOOCs.
  • Develop a structured plan (outline) for your own MOOC.
  • Evaluate strategies for engaging learners and providing effective feedback.
  • Take the first steps toward creating learning materials for a MOOC (e.g., videos, quizzes, or texts).

Max. number of participants: 25

Registration deadline: 10 December

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