Highjacking the MOOC: Reflections on Creating/Teaching an Art History MOOC

Authors

Parme Giuntini, Otis College of Art and DesignFollow
Jean-Marie Venturini, Otis College of Art and DesignFollow

Abstract

This article reflects on the experience of creating and launching a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) at Otis College of Art and Design. The authors will discuss the development process from content, goals and production to curriculum design and pedagogy. Lessons learned and best practices will be shared as well as assessment of the MOOC’s success. Suggestions will be offered for faculty who are interested in adapting and adopting (hijacking) MOOCs in conjunction with credit courses in their own institutions, and addresses the very practical faculty concerns that MOOCs pose.

Keywords

MOOC, design, blended learning, online learning, canvas

Recommended Citation

Giuntini, Parme and Venturini, Jean-Marie (2015) "Highjacking the MOOC: Reflections on Creating/Teaching an Art History MOOC," Current Issues in Emerging eLearning: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 9.
Available at: https://scholarworks.umb.edu/ciee/vol2/iss1/9