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Is the pedagogy of MOOCs flawed?

E-Learning Provocateur

Her counter argument was that the pedagogical devices that I cited – readings, online discussion forums, social media groups and local meetups – are the same learning and teaching functionalities available in any LMS. She took umbrage to my assertion that MOOCs are pedagogically richer than “regular” online courses.

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. The pedagogy of MOOCs will be enriched. Over time, content providers will supplement their core offerings with live webinars, interactive exercises, discussion forums, wikis, social networks etc. Don’t all these people deserve a better education?

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eLearning Conferences 2010

Tony Karrer

link] December 2, 2009 Security and Defence Learning : International Forum on Technology Assisted Learning and Training for Defence, Security and Emergency Services, 5 th , Hotel InterContinental Berlin, Berlin, Germany. link] December 3-4, 2009 Worldwide Forum on Education and Culture , Rome, Italy.

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E-Learning conferences in Australia in 2019

E-Learning Provocateur

International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies. Eportfolio Forum. Melbourne, 20-21 March 2019. Digital Disruption X. Sydney, 26-27 March 2019. Learning Disruption. Sydney, 28 March 2019. Hobart, 2-3 May 2019. Online & e-Learning Summit. Melbourne, 7-8 May 2019. National Future Work Summit.

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Doctoring the Informal Learning Environment

E-Learning Provocateur

Given the realities of the workplace for student doctors, shifting the pedagogy – if ever so slightly – from formal to informal sounds long overdue. In addition to profiles and blogs, I would also suggest facilitating an open discussion forum. Discussion forum, the second port of call, and. What a wonderful idea!

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Accreditation?

Clark Quinn

Also, as occasionally happens, I thought that I’d share my thoughts in this forum, and look for feedback to improve my thinking. You can also be reviewed and accredited on the basis of your pedagogy, for instance your online teaching approach. As occasionally happens, I was asked a question on LinkedIn. I welcome yours!

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The future of MOOCs

E-Learning Provocateur

Sure, the pedagogy may not be perfect, but the alternative is much worse. The pedagogy of MOOCs will be enriched. Over time, content providers will supplement their core offerings with live webinars, interactive exercises, discussion forums, wikis, social networks etc. Don’t all these people deserve a better education?

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