Transformative MOOCs
Published on Nov 20, 2015
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Transformative?
Can MOOCs be
This project completes my Associate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies
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A study of MOOCs with a futures perspective
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What is a MOOC?
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MOOC =
- Massive - many learners
- Open - no special entry and free
- Online - study via internet
- Course - series of lectures etc over 3 to 16 weeks
- Only been possible in the last few years
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MOOCs are offered on 'platforms' that determine presentation, assessment, interaction, etc
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Universities provide most of the courses and content
Currently most courses are provided by elite US and European universities
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MOOCs
- Still evolving
- Provide large amounts of data on learner behaviour
- Spiral of improvement for on campus and online teaching
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Futures perspective =
education with a focus on the nature, past, present and future of humanity.
Mark Paynter
In this study the definition of a futures perspective was based on that used by Mark Paynter for his PhD.
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Global citizenship
- Karlberg
- Ecological interdependence
- Identity
- 'us and them' prevents collective action
Karlberg points out that we need to think of ourselves as global citizens. Identity needs to recognise both our common humanity and our biological and cultural differences.
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Adult learners
- Are voluntary and self-directed
- Use experience as a source of knowledge
- Apply new knowledge to solve problems
- Need to know why they are learning the content
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Transformative learning theory
- First proposed by Jack Mezirow
- Developed by Mezirow and many others
- Uses cognitive, experiential and social constructive learning
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The goal of transformative learning is to educate adults to think autonomously
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Adults use a 'frame of reference' to interpret new experiences
Changing this perspective requires critical reflection on assumptions and discourse with others
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Perspective transformation can be dramatic or occur by gradual accumulation
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Perspective transformation leads to a frame of reference that is more inclusive, discriminating, self-reflective and integrative of experience
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Stages of TLT
- A disorientating dilemma
- Critical reflection
- Rational discourse
- Action
Evolution of TLT
- Theory criticised for only looking at rational
- Need to consider emotions and other ways of knowing
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Fostering TL
- Technology is enabling
- Learner centred approach
- Discussion and reflection
- Emphasis on social
- Online presence
creating an online presence means promoting the feeling of 'being there' and of 'being together'
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TL is at the intersection of the personal and the social
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Individual
- stage of process
- willingness to change
- engagement with course
- change is within
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Social
- Learning is social
- Communities and networks
- Discourse with others
- Responsibility to act
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MOOCs and TLT
- Search for relevant courses
- Courses rated on criteria related to the Futures Perspective and TLT
Related MOOC Courses
- Sustainability
- Sustainable development
- Wellbeing
- Personal ethics
- Leadership
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TLT elements: social interaction, challenge assumptions, critical inquiry
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Results
- Encounter different worldviews
- There are a number of courses with potential
- Problem of time
- Sequence of courses
MOOCs attract a wide range of participants so that it almost inevitable for that people will encounter worldviews different to their own.
There are a number of courses with the potential of fostering TL. Participants may be at any stage of perspective transformation.
The problem of time may be solved by suggesting a sequence of courses
There are a number of courses with the potential of fostering TL. Participants may be at any stage of perspective transformation.
The problem of time may be solved by suggesting a sequence of courses
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