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As part of our ongoing exploration of the potential of Massive Open Online Courses, Digital Learning Innovation in conjunction with the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation recently held a community event, MOOCapalooza: Purposes and Potential of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). In recent years, MOOCs have emerged as a new and potentially game-changing catalyst in the field of online learning. They also present institutions of higher education with unique forums in which to explore innovative new teaching techniques and technologies. The MOOCapolooza offered the community an opportunity to catch up on the latest in UofTs MOOC engagement. Participants found out how MOOCs can act as ‘sandboxes’ for pedagogical innovation, provide new research insights on teaching and learning, and serve as effective outreach tools. As an acknowledgement to the interest we received from the event we interviewed each of our presenters to follow up on some of the main themes and take-aways from their work in the MOOC sphere. We are pleased to share these resources on our Open UToronto page. Visit the video resources directly and when you’re done, take some time to read about our continuing MOOC initiatives. |
 [ Watch Interview Video Clips ] “Our goal within the MOOC context has been to support faculty on their paths of exploration and to create opportunities whereby assumptions regarding teaching and learning could be challenged.” “The MOOCapalooza provided the space for our instructors and research community to share what they have learned, and also what new questions have emerged regarding the potential of online learning strategies.”
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