MOOC Platforms and the Future Internet
Rebecca Ferguson
Institute of Educational Technology FutureLearn pedagogic adviser
Future Internet Assembly: Athens
Massive thousands may sign up Open no payment is required Online resources on the Internet Courses time-bounded cohorts
What are MOOCs?
http://about.futurelearn.com/blog/
Launched September 2013
29 partners – 26 universities
Nearly 400,000 course sign-ups
Over 200,000 registered users
Up to 30,000 learners joining courses this year
Massive participation offers learners • support from a wide range of other learners • resources provided by those learners in the
form of discussion and links • a range of diverse cultural perspectives.
Benefits of massive for learners
Benefits of MOOCs
Massive participation offers educators • affective benefits • potentially increased access to resources • motivation to develop teaching practices
Benefits of massive for educators
Benefits of MOOCs
Massive participation offers society • potential to develop tools and resources • potential to develop professional practice • increased access to higher education • potential for global impact
Advantages of massive for society
Benefits of MOOCs
Badging and assessment to evidence lifelong learning
Requirements for the future
E-learning portfolio to support lifelong learning
Requirements for the future
Improve accessibility to provide education for all
Requirements for the future
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