LEARNING WITH MOOCS - Keynote Presentation

Explore a keynote presentation from the 2015 Learning with MOOCs conference where Al Filreis examines the integration of massive open online courses with traditional residential education. Discover insights on responsiveness in online learning environments, the concept of "course fetish" and its implications for educational design, and innovative approaches to measuring success in digital learning platforms. Learn about practical strategies for enhancing student engagement through office hours, peer reviews, and guest expert interactions in online settings. Examine the relationship between form and content integration in MOOC design, and understand how traditional lecture formats can be reimagined for digital environments. Gain perspective on creating parallel syllabi that serve both online learners and traditional classroom students, while exploring the development of teacher resource centers to support educators transitioning to online instruction. The presentation addresses key questions about supporting student learning in online environments, integrating MOOCs with classroom experiences, identifying optimal contexts for course effectiveness, and leveraging data streams for educational research and improvement.