The MOOC Honeymoon is Over: Three Takeaways from the Coursera Calamity

Debbie Morrison prosigue la discusión a raíz de los problemas originados en un curso de Coursera. No se trata sólo, a su parecer, de resolver problemas técnicos, sino de adaptarse a un nuevo medio en vez de perpetuar contenidos y métodos anticuados. Basándose en las ideas de Stephen Downes, George Siemens y Dave Cormier (autores del concepto original de MOOC), defiende la necesidad de una pedagogía centrada en el estudiante, de un diseño instuccional que dé apoyo al autoaprendizaje y de la preparación de los estudiantes para el aprendizaje.

There is much to digest here, yet it is these three principles that are required to support students in massive, open and online courses. Learning has changed, the student is in the center, yet he or she still requires support and guidance upfront through an effective course design that creates a seamless user experience, and through instructors that offer guidance; supporting students in their efforts to become successful and connected lifelong learners.