In April, the Horizon Group reported on MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). In response to this presentation, the Executive Committee asked that the group explore the nature of open educational resources (OERs) and their relevance to MOOCs. The group’s report and slides can be found here (must be logged into Fondranet to read). Join the Horizon Group in a discussion of their findings at 10:00 am on Friday, October 17, in the Kyle Morrow Room (light refreshments provided!).
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Horizon Group reporting in Fall on MOOCs
Following up on the Horizon Group‘s Spring 2014 report on the general nature of MOOCs, our group plans to present a report in the early Fall entitled “Open Educational Resources as a Factor in the Effective Development of MOOCs.”
Topics include:
- The Nature of OERs / why MOOCs need them to be successful
- Sources for OERs and OER guidance (sharable materials)
- OERs & MOOCs as they relate to libraries
- How can Fondren provide tips for use of OERs at Rice? (Our recommendations)
Horizon Group members: Amanda Focke (2014, co-chair), Shannon Kipphut (2014 co-chair), Angela Brown (2014), Lauren Mueller (2015), Nyssa Juneau-Kimbrell (2015), Jean Aroom (2015), Mary Brower (2015)
MOOCs and Libraries slides
Thanks to all who attended the April 16 Horizon Group presentation: “MOOCs and Libraries.”
If you were unable to attend, the slides can be found here: Horizon Group 4_16 MOOC presentation-1
Mark your calendars: MOOCs and libraries
Please mark your calendars for the Horizon Group’s spring staff meeting to discuss Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and libraries.
Wednesday, April 16
10:00-11:00 am
Kyle Morrow Room
Coffee and snacks provided!
Learn more about:
- What, exactly, are MOOCs?
- MOOCs hosted by Rice.
- How library staff can find MOOCs that match their interests and how they can be used for professional development.
- What are Open Educational Resources (OER) and how are they related to MOOCs?
- MOOCs and Fondren.
See you there!