Summary: In fall 2018, the <a href="http://www.cu.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Colorado</a> will launch a new and innovative MOOC-delivered master’s degree in electrical engineering – the first of its type in the world. Today on CU on the Air, host <a href="https://www.cu.edu/office-president/ken-mcconnellogue">Ken McConnellogue</a> talks with CU Boulder professor <a href="http://ecee.colorado.edu/~rwe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Erickson</a> about what this revolutionary MOOC has to offer learners across the globe, as well as how it is making us rethink how people learn. He also chats with <a href="https://www.cu.edu/office-president/vp-academic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Lightner</a>, vice president of academic affairs, about the positive impact MOOCs offer learners and the university.<br> <br> Show notes MOOCs<br> <br> * What the heck is a MOOC?<br> * A revolutionary <a href="https://connections.cu.edu/stories/cu-offer-first-mooc-delivered-electrical-engineering-master-s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">master’s in engineering fully MOOC-based program</a> from <a href="colorado.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CU Boulder</a> is set to launch in the fall.<br> * When it’s completed, 100 credit hours will be available through the program, with thousands expected to enroll.<br> * MOOCs and online learning are changing how the university is looking at grading, making it more efficient and immediate.<br> * <a href="https://www.colorado.edu/today/2018/02/12/jane-goodall-teach-newest-mooc-developing-compassionate-leaders">Jane Goodall</a> will this fall offer a MOOC through CU Boulder insights on conscientious leadership.<br> * How MOOCs have evolved to include for-credit courses.<br> * CU’s foray into offering MOOCs, and how the offerings expanded.<br> * Popular MOOCs at each campus.<br> * A new way of looking at learning and how discussion forums offer vibrant communal learning among learners, peer support.<br> * Asynchronous courses, broken into smaller chunks, and how they benefit busy learners.<br> * How MOOCs allow learners to repeat studies as often as needed before moving to the next step.<br> * How AI might factor into online learning.<br> * How MOOCs – free or otherwise – help expose learners to what the University of Colorado has to offer.<br> <br> Resources:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.coursera.org/cusystem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CU MOOCs offered on Coursera</a><br> * <a href="https://www.cu.edu/oaa/office-digital-education-engagement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CU Office of Digital Education and Engagement</a><br> <br>
