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Introduction<\/span><\/h3>\n

Creating a course with thousands of participants is no longer something that only well-funded universities can do. Even individuals who are experts in their subject matter, but not necessarily experts in technology and pedagogy, can create a MOOC, simply by using the right set of tools and techniques.
\nThis course provides you with the know-how to create your own MOOC, and connects you to a community of others with the same goal.
\nAre you a lecturer whose courses ought to be available to thousands of students rather than a few dozen?
\nAre you a teacher whose style and approach can inspire many students \u2014 and other teachers?
\nAre you a trainer who wants to showcase his or her educational skills?
\nAre you an artisan who can introduce others to the tricks of the trade?
\nIf you consider yourself an expert in the subject matter you want to teach, and have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet, you\u2019re ready to go.\n<\/p>\n

Practical tips to help you succeed in completing the course<\/span><\/h3>\n

Manage your time<\/span><\/h4>\n

Traditional learning forces us to organize our time in order to actually attend a class. Learning on a MOOC involves the same commitment, but it\u2019s up to each individual to create your own learning structure that suits your schedule. Planning your study schedule for the MOOC is crucial to completing it.
\nWe recommend that you use Google Calendar[1]<\/a>
\n (Links to an external site.), or other online tools you might be familiar with, to develop your own study plan. For this MOOC, you should aim to set aside blocks of time totaling  2 to 4 hours for each module for the duration of the course \u2013 and you can set reminders to help you get organized. Try to set up a schedule for the first module, and adjust it if it\u2019s not realistic.\n<\/p>\n

Be an active learner<\/span><\/h4>\n

As a participant in this MOOC, you are part of a \u2018learning community\u2019 which is hugely diverse \u2013 you can find people with various levels of experience and expertise with online teaching tools, which we hope to be able to harness so that everyone has the opportunity to learn from the collective knowledge and experience of the group.
\nIn this sense, this course should not only be considered as a pre-packaged course on the creation of low-budget MOOCs, but also a catalyst for generating an additional knowledge- and experience-based body of knowledge that will be expanded through your participation and contributions \u2013 and which will be openly available for the benefit of everyone who wants to build a MOOC now, or in the future.\n<\/p>\n

Make this MOOC count<\/span><\/h4>\n

If the subject dealt with in the MOOC is related to your work, why not ask your boss, HR department, professional association or those responsible for staff training and development in your area  if this MOOC can count towards continuous professional development credits and be acknowledged in your record.
\nThis course is  based on a belief that many of you have relevant expertise and experience and we encourage you to enhance the course by contributing to the discussion forums.\n<\/p>\n

Take notes<\/span><\/h4>\n

There’s a lot of material covered in this course which will be of use when you get to the point of building your own MOOC. Take notes as you go along – using paper and pen, devices or an online service, e.g. Evernote[2]<\/a>
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Make it more fun<\/span><\/h4>\n

Traditional learning environments have an important social element –  MOOCs are somewhat different. It may help to do this course with a friend or colleague so that you can discuss what you are learning with someone face to face \u2013 so why not share this link with someone you have regular contact with who might be interested in doing the course with you. 
\nIf you don\u2019t have someone to do the MOOC with, then why not socialize on our Facebook [3]<\/a>or Twitter account [4]<\/a> and join our Linkedin group [5]<\/a> to participate in the discussions where you will have plenty of opportunities to discuss with other people on this course, and feel part of a virtual community with a shared purpose, \n<\/p>\n

Additional resources<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition to the course materials, you can find on this site a number of other resources developed as part of the Locomotion project. You are strongly advised to browse through these webinars, examples of MOOCs developed using low-cost methodologies, guidelines, presentations etc. to add to and make your learning journey more interesting.\n<\/p>\n

Certification<\/span><\/h3>\n

There is currently no certification available on this version of the course. In the meantime, if you are interested in receiving a certificate of completion, please do the course with related quizzes on the Canvas learning platform[6]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

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