November 2014
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As government pushes for the UK to become a world leader in online learning, this conference looked at the future for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) - and the increased use of technology-enhanced learning more widely in Higher Education. The seminar also followed a Higher Education Academy review of flexible pedagogies, with the technology-enhanced learning strand published in January 2014.
Sessions focused on the development of MOOCs, including their potential for online learning and Transnational Education, as well as concerns around implementation and accreditation of modules and the possible threat they pose to traditional teaching. Other key themes included outcomes and recommendations from BETA pilot courses. Delegates also discussed ways in which Higher Education is currently taught and the increased influence technology is having on this, for example the greater use of blended and e-learning.
Attendees at this conference included officials from government and interested agencies, senior academics, teaching and learning staff and IT managers from within universities and colleges, students' and lecturers' union representatives, and businesses involved in online learning as well as software and hardware providers.
