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The C stands for Conference #MOOC #change11

Commentary by brainysmurf () on link by Glenyan, The C stands for Conference #MOOC #change11, September 16, 2011.

I like this reflection on moocs as conferences. Participants at in-person conferences over the past decade have often told me how much they enjoyed the networking aspects the most, including the lunches, breaks, open market or café styles of choosing speakers and so on. It was the opportunity for connecting and sharing - with a familiar face or a new contact - that they considered most valuable. The same holds true of my mooc experiences to date and my expectation for #change11. I am here to connect and to share.

I also like your point about how "people can digest information longer, blending conference content into their daily routines and own occupations." I think that is what makes moocs so powerful: the ownership is on each of us to digest the info flow in our own unique ways and retain whatever vitamins and minerals we need to grow within our daily lives and professions. (Hits Today: 648 Total: 648)

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Re: The C stands for Conference #MOOC #change11

brainysmurf, September 19, 2011
Saw this and thought of @Glenyan's post.

http://www.byteeoh.com/thoughts-on-conferences-what-makes-them-good-or-bad/

The author's three favourite elements (networking, best practice sharing and new ideas) seem to be both the foundation and the outputs of a great mooc, don't you think?

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