Welcome back, dear reader, for more gripping data from my Metadata MOOC. This time let’s look at activity on the discussion forums. I’m moving the raw data and the definitions of the stats down, into what would be an appendix, if blog posts had appendices. Posts + Comments, in the figures above, is my own addition. Yes, Posts and Comments are different: if I understand correctly how Coursera’s discussion forum.. Read More
Data about the Metadata MOOC, Part 2: Video Viewership
Welcome to part 2 of my reporting on data from my Metadata MOOC. Today, let’s look at video viewership. And, the raw stuff: Definitions of these stats from the Coursera help documentation: Total Streaming Views: The sum of the total number of times each video lecture has been streamed. Total Downloads: The sum of the total number of times each video lecture was downloaded to a student’s computer. Unique Videos.. Read More
Data about the Metadata MOOC, Part 1: Student Activity
My Metadata MOOC is over! I clicked the button to issue Statements of Accomplishment and Verified Certificates earlier today. (If you were a student in the MOOC and you’re reading this, it will take about a week for these to actually be issued, during which Coursera will complete their review and work their magic on their side.) I’m very pleased with how it went, but I’ll make that the topic.. Read More
I’m a Courserian
Last night, Coursera announced their most recent round of new partner universities, of which UNC-CH is one. Back in November, the Provost issued a Call for Proposals for MOOCs, and I submitted two. About a week & a half ago, I was informed that one of my proposals — for a course on metadata, modeled on the School’s course INLS 720 — was accepted as one of the first round.. Read More