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A Massive Open Online Course on Genetic Counseling for Animals

Thursday, August 21, 2014: 11:15 AM
Cypress Room (The Westin Bayshore)
Johann Detilleux , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Pierre Martin , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Hélène Amory , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Cécile Clercx , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Catherine Delguste , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Martine Laitat , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Anne Sophie Lequarré , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Dominique Peeters , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Arnaud Sartelet , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Jeff van De Poel , University of Liege, Liege, Belgium
Abstract Text:

A connectivist massive open online course (MOOC) is created to introduce concepts of genetic counseling. Genetic counseling provides information on methods to improve the performances, health and well-being of future animal generations.  The course is organized in two key modules:  (1) fundamental principles of genetics, epidemiology, statistics, evidence-base medicine and communication and (2) application of the principles to case studies. The MOOC was preceded by an online forum within the community of the University of Liège.  The MOOC learning environment is based on four major types of activity (eg., course reading, data collection, creation and work sharing) and included several tools (eg., forum discussions, automated feedback). 

Keywords:

Massive open online course

Genetic counseling

Veterinary

Pedagogy

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