Massive Open Online Courses or MOOC’s are fast changing the design and delivery of education programs in brick-and-mortar institutions. They go beyond the mere offering of online courses. They have been used in blended learning, the integration of online learning with face-to-face on-campus education programs, while making quality learning content provided by top-notch universities globally accessible, more personalized and flexible. The vast amount of data abstracted from analyzing study patterns also allow teachers to better understand learning behavior, thereby making teaching and learning more effective. HKUST is one of the first institutions in Asia to sign onto this e-learning revolution. In this talk, the speaker will share the HKUST experience in harnessing this innovative global learning platform.
