Hi Brian,
I suspect that there are a few OERu partners who would be interested in using hosted services like
mooc.org (or other providers) for hosting MOOCs using the Open edX platform. For instance, one of our partners are working with
EdCast (the Stanford StartX backed company) for hosting their MOOCs and another partner has a dedicated internal project exploring the Open edX platform.
Similarly, a number of partners are also keen to explore the use of Wordpress as an optional course delivery environment.
From the OER Foundation perspective we would like to promote solutions for learning pathways developed in WikiEducator to be easily integrated for reuse in these delivery platforms, but also to generate themable website snapshots which can also be integrated into the local LMS for offer to full-fee students on campus.
Early in the new year, I'm planning two OERu mOOC prototypes. One will be delivered using WordPress and the other using Open edX integrating materials authored in WikiEducator. In both cases, I will also set up a Moodle instance at Otago Polytecnic to support full-fee students enrolled for the Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education. The Moodle instance will integrate materials which are generated from the wiki using the
snapshot approach (note this is only a demo example illustrating the OERu website theme - so not all links are working.)
In short, we are planning a pilot project to illustrate how we can reuse one source of materials authored in the wiki for course delivery using 3 different platforms. This will also provide a valuable learning experience to explore the issues within an authentic open course environment.
Wayne