MOOC Proposal All instructors looking to create a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) must complete a MOOC Proposal Form. On this form, you can indicate if you are also seeking funding through the OCIF program. Name and Title of MOOC Instructor(Required) Email of MOOC Instructor(Required) Unit and Division of MOOC Instructor(Required) MOOC Topic(Required) Intended MOOC Launch Date(Required) Is this MOOC based on an existing U of T credit course?(Required)If yes, please list the course name and code.Do you intend to use this MOOC for teaching an inverted or blended U of T credit course as well as offering the Open version?(Required)If yes, please explain.Is this MOOC associated with an existing centre, research grant or funded initiative?(Required)Please explain.MOOC DescriptionPlease outline goals and objectives of the MOOC and briefly describe your project.Proposed length of MOOC (number of modules and/or number of weeks)MOOC Components (check all that apply)(Required) Recorded videos Online video quizzes PDF or similar documents Recommended reading Moderated or mediated discussion forums Self-regulated (unmoderated) discussion forums Live webcasts or Google hangouts Immediate-feedback MCQ quizzes Peer-assessed exercises Project-based activity Other components If you selected "other components", please explain.Resourcing NeedsDoes the instructor have an existing relationship with a publisher or e-learning product company that will be involved in the project? If so, please describe.Have all course resources identified thus far (readings, videos, software etc.) been copyright checked for use in an Open course? Yes No Have you considered the following roles in the development of this course proposal?(Required) Instructor(s) Research Assistant(s) Educational Technology Professional(s) Liaison Librarian(s) Media Production Professional(s) Other(s) If you listed "other" roles, please list.Who has been consulted for input on this proposal?(Required)Are you applying for Open Course Initiative Funding? Yes No Do you have additional funds or in kind resources committed by your department or division?Typically funding provided by the OVPIUE is sufficient to cover only a portion of total costs. A guideline is $5,000 for a single MOOC and up to $15,000 for a series. Each MOOC proposal will vary depending on details. Yes No Please submit a brief outline of your budget.The document should indicate anticipated sources of funding to cover all costs including faculty release time, instructional design support, media production support, course building, research assistance, etc. Your budget should include a list of each budget item with the corresponding amount and funding source.Max. file size: 2 MB.Is it the intention of the instructor to participate in a fee-for-certificate monetization framework (now the default for both EdX and Coursera MOOCs)? Yes No What is your preferred delivery environment? Coursera EdX No Preference Unit Letter of Support(Required)Please upload a letter of support for your proposed MOOC from the appropriate unit head or designate (e.g., departmental chair, program director).Max. file size: 2 MB.Divisional Letter of Support(Required)Please upload a letter of support for your proposed MOOC from the appropriate divisional leader from your Dean’s Office for the division responsible for resourcing this MOOC.Max. file size: 2 MB.
