Lesson Learned on Development of Online Teaching Materials PSU MOOC: A Case of the Subject Entrepreneurs and New Venture Creation

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) use lessons from knowledge, skills, and experience gained from a lecturer who produced online teaching materials for PSU MOOC; and, 2) reflect the participation of volunteer students and participating entrepreneurs in the production of online teaching materials for PSU MOOC. The research methodology used was Classroom Action Research. In this current study, the development of a subject, namely Entrepreneurs and New Venture Creation, during May-August, 2021 is purposively selected as a case study. Regarding the case study, the authors intend to apply this methodology to determine and portray the overall learning and experiences gained from the PSU MOOC development throughout the three phases. During the planning phase, knowledge of MOOCs, skills, and criteria for MOOCs should be identified. Advisory is compulsory for inexperienced lecturers in order to understand the criteria and learn some skills. Group work is mandatory to gain some skills to accomplish the process in time. The aims of the curriculum should be established. In a second phase (the development phase), the curriculum design, as well as the production plan, should be aligned with course learning objectives. Then, the proper assessment should be established with the aim to ensure that the learners can achieve the learning objectives. In the execution phase as a third phase, the communication plan is to assure that course will be able to reach the target audience. The evaluation process is to gain feedback to improve the quality of the course. The development of the subject Entrepreneurs and New Venture Creation could be a prime example of containing lessons that could be learned by other lecturers as they create their online MOOC courses.