Managing a MOCC: Key Considerations for a Successful Massive On-Campus Course

Mary-Rose Adkins; Gail Crimmins; Greg Nash; Lee-anne Bye; Florin I Oprescu; Ann Robertson; Richard Bond; Janet Turley

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Managing a MOCC: Key Considerations for a Successful Massive On-Campus Course

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Managing a MOCC: Key Considerations for a Successful Massive On-Campus Course

Mary-Rose Adkins, Gail Crimmins, Greg Nash, Lee-anne Bye, Florin I Oprescu, Ann Robertson, Richard Bond and Janet Turley

Proceedings of the 2015 Tertiary Education Management Conference, pp.9-18

Tertiary Education Management Conference (TEMC): Leading Locally Competing Globally, 2015 (Wollongong, Australia, 30-Aug-2015–02-Sep-2015)

Association for Tertiary Education Management

2015

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Abstract

Specialist Studies in Education

management

leadership

large course/unit

assessment design

course design

In 2014, Communication and Thought (COR109) became the first mandatory course for all students in first semester of study at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC). This paper builds on the 'Rise of a MOCC: Massive On-Campus Course' paper presented at the 2014 TEM conference, and reflects upon the lessons learned from design and logistical challenges on one of Australia's largest university courses. Firstly, this paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of specific assessment items: how they evolved through feedback from students and staff, and how they were developed to scaffold for academic success, to be relevant to every discipline and to promote graduate attributes. Secondly, statistical data on student attainment and attendance is provided, alongside student feedback related to identified strengths and weaknesses of COR109 content and delivery. This analysis includes a discussion on a high Fail Absent (FA) rate and provides examples of how attendance impacted final grade attainment.

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Title: Managing a MOCC: Key Considerations for a Successful Massive On-Campus Course
Authors: Mary-Rose Adkins (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Gail Crimmins (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Greg Nash (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Lee-anne Bye (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Florin I Oprescu (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Ann Robertson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Richard Bond (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Janet Turley (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Contributors: Ian R Dobson (Editor)
Raj Sharma (Editor)
Publication details: Proceedings of the 2015 Tertiary Education Management Conference, pp.9-18
Conference details: Tertiary Education Management Conference (TEMC): Leading Locally Competing Globally, 2015 (Wollongong, Australia, 30-Aug-2015–02-Sep-2015)
Publisher: Association for Tertiary Education Management
Date published: 2015
ISBN: 9780980856361
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Tertiary Access - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450198802621
Output Type: Conference paper

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