Let's break it down and start with "What's a MOOC?"
'MOOC' stands for Massive Open Online Course, and is a way for people to learn (using the internet) in a collaborative way.
I first learnt about MOOCs on the OT4OT Facebook page, via Helen_OTUK who is currently participating in #eduMOOC2011. From this, ClaireOT came up with the idea of developing an OT MOOC (which, if you're following, is an Occupational Therapy Massive Open Online Course).
How would that work exactly? Well I'm not sure yet. But I'm excited to see where this idea takes us!
If you're interested in finding out too, make sure you check out the OT4OT Facebook page where I'm sure further discussion will take place (and make sure you check out Helen and Claire's blogs)! Also, keep an eye out for the #OTMOOC hashtag on Twitter.
I sort of understand what a MOOC is now and the prospect of an OT one is fascinating!