Tag: MOOCs

Reflections on the possibilities and potentials of the Arab MOOC Edraak

We just had a couple of energizing and inspiring days in my university, as the makers of the first non-profit Arab MOOC, Edraa

Chaos, safety, vulnerability, and community in massive online interaction

I just participated in the first #moocmooc live Twitter chat on #FutureEd. I wasn’t sure what the topic would be, but it

6 Teaching Ideas Inspired by MOOCs

I have written previously that I believe teachers can use MOOCs for professional development. Here, i share briefly some ideas

What’s wrong with FutureLearn?

I want to reflect on my discomfort with FutureLearn as an online learning platform. I love the MOOC I am currently taking on i

Novelty, noise, and scaffolding

Some days you come across an idea that provides you with unexpected insights. The idea is simple and should have been obvious

MOOCaholic manifesto: how to manage when you are overMOOCed

Right. So in case you are crazy like me and plan to take several simultaneous MOOCs whilst also holding down a full-time job a