Classification Schema for MOOCs
There are already multiple classifications of types of MOOCs. The most known are xMOOCs versus cMOOCs. Personally I think that this is too simple. Gráinne Conole from University of Leicester describes MOOCs by using twelve dimensions. In addition, she uses the classification schema to describe five MOOCs. According to Conole this classification can be used for the design and evaluation of MOOCs as well.
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Dimension |
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Context |
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Open |
How open the MOOC is |
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Massive |
The scale of the MOOC/Number of participants |
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Diversity |
The diversity of the participants |
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Learning |
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Use of multimedia |
The amount and variety of multimedia |
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Degree of communication |
The forms of communication |
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Degree of collaboration |
The forms of collaboration |
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Amount of reflection |
The extent to which reflection is encouraged |
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Learning pathway |
The nature of the learning pathway |
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Quality Assurance |
The form of quality assurance |
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Certification |
Whether any form of accreditation is possible |
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Formal learning |
Link into formal educational offerings |
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Autonomy |
The degree of learner autonomy |
More information on her blog.
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