The Development and Analysis of a Cutting-Edge MOOC to Teach Tourism as an Industry

Tuesday, September 30 | 2:30PM–3:30PM | West Hall A3-4
Session Type: Professional Development
In 2013, the University of Central Florida launched Tourism Industry Analysis, an internationally focused MOOC, though Instructure's Canvas Network. This session will discuss the design and data analysis of this MOOC, review its participants, and examine future directions in this type of instruction.


OUTCOMES: Identify the strengths and challenges of using a MOOC platform to deliver instruction to an international audience * Learn how a MOOC can provide a solution to niche, but important, content not readily available in other programs * Identify issues surrounding the evaluation of MOOCs and how they differ from "typical" online courses

Presenters

  • Tad Hara

    Associate Dean of Finance & Admin, Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida

  • Patsy Moskal

    Director, RITE, University of Central Florida