Experiential online development for educators: The example of the <scp>C</scp> arpe <scp>D</scp> iem <scp>MOOC</scp>

Abstract

Abstract We report on educators' experiences of a massive open online course ( MOOC ) focused on the C arpe D iem learning design process. The MOOC was developed in‐house using B lackboard C ourse S ites by a university innovation and development unit, L earning T ransformations, at S winburne U niversity of T echnology in M elbourne, A ustralia. We report on a study of MOOC participants' experiences. Conclusions include illumination of MOOC s' value as professional development opportunities that can provide an authentic relevant experience for educators, as well as promote new skills in learning design and delivery for their own teaching. We propose that participation in relevant MOOCs may provide appropriate professional development for academics, and additionally encourage them to develop their teaching practices. A video abstract of this article can be viewed at http://youtu.be/baI4Brc8nOY