the design of empowering and inspirational open online learning experiences

The Design of Empowering and Inspirational Open Online Learning

Experiences

George Veletsianos, PhD Canada Research Chair, Associate Professor

School of Education and Technology Royal Roads University

The fields associated with using technology in education have been enamored with

effectiveness and efficiency

Certain aspects of MOOCs represent a continuity of the status quo

Designers and researchers should focus on the learner experience and strive to provide

opportunities for inspiration & empowerment

The MOOC elicits strong feelings

The MOOC as a sociocultural phenomenon

Inspiration and Empowerment in open learning environments

Drawing from 3 studies

“It was the most empowering and most engaging learning experience I have

had as an adult”

The role of the faculty member

Flexibility in traversing content

Pause

“I met some really great people that I am still in touch with now…we met

in that horrible MOOC!”

Detecting moments of inspiration?

4 closing remarks

Thank you!

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