What do new Australian higher education teachers value in a teaching induction MOOC

Contemporary approaches to university teachingis a free online MOOC which was designed to provide ‘just in time, just for me’ teaching induction for those new to teaching in the higher education sector. The introductory topics were selected in light of a literature review and research on the topics provided in current Australian university induction programs (Fraser et. al. under review). Specialty topics such as Teaching mathematics, Work Integrated Learning, Sessional Staff, Your Professional Well Being, and Politics of Australian Higher Education are also included. Each introductory module is designed to take two hours of engagement, while also providing extension work. While structured to be taken one module a week, across the semester, participants can pick and choose the modules at a time that suits their needs and experience. The MOOC has been developed for any HE member who teaches, including sessional, contract and continuing academics, librarians and IT staff. This showcase presents an analysis of the data from the semester 2, 2017 pilot. The analysis provides a snapshot of: the modules the participants engaged in; what they specifically valued about those modules; and their suggestions for ways in which the modules could be improved.