EMOOCs Keynotes 3 and 4
Rick Levin (CEO, Coursera):
"Five Years After the Year of the MOOC: Where are we now?"
Abstract:
Five years ago, the MOOC gained global visibility with the emergence of Coursera, edX, Udacity, and other new platforms amid expectations that higher education would soon be transformed. Five years later, higher education has not changed much, but the labor market is undergoing a major transformation as micro-credentials have become a new currency. This talk will assess the current and potential future impact of open online education.
Simon Nelson (CEO, FutureLearn):
"The Digital Transformation of HE"
Abstract:
Advances in technology are changing the face of many industries with the prolific use of new digital platforms and higher education is no exception. The higher education landscape is changing and it's become more relevant than ever to develop new strategies to meet the changing needs of both students and universities in this evolving era.
In this keynote, Simon will discuss:
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.