MOOCs and the Participatory Challenge: From Revolution to Reality

This book reports on the pioneering ECO project for Social MOOCs in Europe, providing a critical perspective on the future of MOOCs and comparing them to other models and platforms. It covers major issues related to MOOC design and implementation, such as creative industries, trans-literacy, management and implementation, learning environments and platforms, dissemination, pedagogical models, interactivity and agility, gamification, evaluation, and business models. The project was funded by the EU and had a unique collaborative pedagogy, an intercultural process, and a focus on intercreativity, accessibility, and gamification.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 159 pages
Publication date: 19 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This captivating book delves into a truly unique European experience, the pioneering ECO project for Social MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). It offers a comprehensive recapitulation of the entire three-year journey, providing a critical perspective on the future of MOOCs in Europe. Through extensive comparisons with other existing models and platforms, the book sheds light on the diverse aspects and challenges associated with MOOC design and implementation.

The book is organized into chapters that address key issues related to MOOC development and execution. The first eight chapters delve into broader themes that transcend the specific experiences of the ECO project, encompassing areas such as creative industries, trans-literacy, management and implementation, learning environments and platforms, dissemination, pedagogical models, interactivity and agility, gamification, evaluation, and business models. These chapters explore the broader landscape of MOOCs, highlighting their potential impact on education and learning.

The final three chapters focus on narrowly tailored topics such as mobility, knowledge transfer, and peer-to-peer evaluation. These chapters highlight the unique characteristics of the ECO project, including its collaborative pedagogy, intercultural process (involving six languages), emphasis on intercreativity, the empowering impact of the participant community (more than 50 new MOOCs were created), accessibility, and gamification.

What sets this book apart is its holistic approach to MOOCs. It assesses the opportunities and limitations of this emerging educational phenomenon, offering insights into its transformative capacities for education and learning. Numerous issues are explored, fostering a deeper understanding of the MOOC phenomenon and its potential to shape the future of higher education.

This book will appeal to a wide range of readers, including educators, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the evolving landscape of online education. Its comprehensive coverage and critical analysis provide valuable insights into the future of MOOCs in Europe and beyond, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to stay informed and engaged in this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 273g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030673161
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021