Instructional designers and course developers
Planning a new MOOC curriculum and need to consider all pedagogical and operational aspects.
Use cases
About
The Massive Open Education Mindspace template is a comprehensive framework for analyzing and designing MOOCs, covering 13 dimensions such as MOOC type, delivery platform, and assessment. It includes 81 nodes organized under branches like 'xMOOC - extension of traditional education', 'cMOOC - connectivism', and 'Metaphor of knowledge' with sub-nodes 'Container', 'Journey', and 'Delivery'. This mind map serves as a cheat sheet for educators, instructional designers, and researchers to compare MOOC characteristics systematically.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Educational researchers and program coordinators
Evaluating existing MOOCs to identify strengths and gaps in their design.
Professors and graduate students in education
Teaching a course on online learning or educational technology and need a structured framework for discussion.
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Review Core Structure
Open the template in Xmind to explore the thirteen main branches that define the Massive Open Education framework.
Step 2
Explore and Customize Specific Dimensions
Expand sub-nodes like xMOOC or cMOOC to analyze detailed characteristics and add your own notes to reflect your specific project context.
Step 3
Finalize and Share Your Analysis
Apply custom styling to highlight key findings before exporting your mind map as a PDF or image for collaborative review.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers 13 dimensions: MOOC Type, MOOC Procedural Approach, Metaphor of knowledge, Theory of learning, Delivery platform, Instructional materials, Teacher role, Student role, Approach to Openness, Size of course, Time, Accreditation/Certification, and Assessment.
Start by selecting a MOOC type (xMOOC or cMOOC), then choose a procedural approach, theory of learning, and delivery platform. Customize each branch to match your course goals, such as defining student roles and assessment methods.
Yes, the structured dimensions allow side-by-side comparison of multiple MOOCs. You can create separate mind maps for each course and compare branches like 'Teacher role' or 'Assessment' to identify differences.
xMOOC is described as an extension of traditional education, often using video lectures and automated assessments, while cMOOC emphasizes connectivism, with learning through networks and participant-generated content.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or modify nodes to fit your specific context, such as adjusting enrollment numbers under 'Size of course' or adding new assessment styles.
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