Pilot case

Taloustieteen perusteet – MOOC

Increasing understanding of and interest in economics through an open online course at high school and university levels.
Taloustieteen perusteet – MOOC

Pilot leader

Juuso Välimäki
Eero Nurmi

Schools

School of Business

Timeline

Sept 2019 – Autumn 2021

Overview

The main objective of the pilot is to increase understanding of and interest in economics in the target groups and encourage people to study economics. The objective will be achieved by producing high-quality, Finnish language online learning materials in economics. The main target groups are high school students, university students and all Finns interested in economic matters.

During the pilot, we will create a free, continuously open online introductory course in economics. In the first stage, the course will be targeted to high school students. Later, an expanded version will be offered at university level.

Platforms and tools

Online platform for the online course (TBD)

Pedagogical methods

The course will apply digital pedagogical methods, such as automatic and (where applicable) peer scoring of exercises and videos to enhance the learning experience. The overall aim is that students are able to complete the course independently. Human course assistance will be provided where necessary.

Involved courses

  1. High school level online introductory course in economics
  2. Undergraduate level online introductory course in economics

People

Juuso Välimäki
School of Business, Department of Economics
Pilot leader

Eero Nurmi
School of Business, Department of Economics
Pilot leader

Marko Terviö
School of Business, Department of Economics
Content expert

Matti Pohjola
School of Business,  Department of Economics
Content expert

Niku Määttänen
Etla, Helsinki GSE
Content expert

Jukka Pirttilä
University of Helsinki, VATT
Content expert


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