This document is a presentation about MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) that was created by Thabo Ngwenya for their Teaching Studies 3B subject. The presentation defines what a MOOC is, provides a brief history and timeline of MOOC development, discusses the types and benefits/downsides of MOOCs, and how to be successful in one. It also outlines additional information and references sections. The specific MOOC that interests the presenter is on the history of China's Ming Dynasty, focusing on the emperors, culture, economy, technology, influence on other regions, and comparisons to modern China.
2. CONTENTS
? Why MOOCS
? What MOOC stands for
? Brief History of MOOCS
? MOOC Development Timeline
? Types of MOOCS
? Benefits and downside of MOOC
? How to be successful in a MOOC
? Additional Information
? MOOCS that interest me
? Reference
13. THE MING DYNASTY
? I intend to do a MOOC on the history of
China, particularly focusing on the Ming
Dynasty.
? I intend to cover a range of work on the
emperors' of the dynasties at the time
? I also intend to expand on the culture,
economy and mode of transport, the role of
women and the technology.
? I want to see how Ming China influenced the
rest of the world and contrast or compare it
with China today.