Category Archives: MOOC

Moodle MOOC Muddle

Posted on June 25, 2013 by AlanP

I enrolled for my second MOOC a few weeks ago – the Moodle MOOC. It was advertised as a self-paced, collaborative learning course. I was hoping to get some insights into how other teachers and administrators used the LMS, especially the new … Continue reading →

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MOOC Week 3: What does it mean to be human?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by AlanP

Being Human The three videos that portray the way technology may be able to enhance our lives to provide for almost all our needs in a most fantastic way all concede one thing – that being in touch with other … Continue reading →

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MOOCs – causing the downfall of traditional campuses?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by AlanP

In week 2 we are presented with many futuristic visions in videos  – some painting a positive view on ever present information and interactivity in the house, car and at work. Notably they are adverts for Corning Glass and Microsoft … Continue reading →

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MOOC: Is the Internet Age Utopian or Dystopian?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by AlanP

The technological period we live in is utopia for those of us who are tech savvy and able to afford the gadgets we want for pleasure or need for work. Increasingly life is organised digitally where we are rewarded by … Continue reading →

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E-learning and Digital Cultures MOOC

Posted on January 30, 2013 by AlanP

Over a quarter of a million people (“more than 260,000 participants” was announced today) have registered on Edinburgh University’s MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) with over 40,000 on the E-learning and Digital Cultures MOOC which started on Monday 28th Jan 2013. … Continue reading →

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