2 Specializations or 10 MOOCs
How Coursera Changed the Way We Create Online Learning at the Carlson School of Management
Amie Norden
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Abstract
The Carlson School of Management embarked on a journey to launch two Coursera Specializations starting in January/February 2016: one in Human Resource Management and another on the Healthcare Marketplace. The Coursera specializations consist of a suite of 5 courses, with the concluding course being a capstone experience. The project schedule resulted in 2 new MOOC courses launching every month, with 2 new faculty every month, for a total 10 MOOC courses and 10 different faculty in about 6 months. The accelerated nature of the project timeline required close coordination among multiple moving elements. The presenters will share the process of working to create and highlight faculty content expertise: all the way from designing lecture presentations with ‘pop’ to creating lecture videos that ‘stick.’ The lead presenter will share lessons learned and overall project management considerations for embarking on a MOOC odyssey at your own institution.
Author Biography
Amie Norden, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Amie Norden is the lead instructional designer at the Carlson School of Management. Her dissertation explores the challenges of social presence in online learning. Amie's research interests range from emerging technologies to asking larger questions surrounding the transformation of higher education resulting from technological change.
