MOOC Challenges in the coming years. Challenges | 3/4 | UPV

Título: MOOC Challenges in the coming years. Challenges

Descripción automática: In this video, the narrator discusses the challenges facing open online courses (MOOCs), focusing on financial sustainability issues. The traditional business model, offering free content and charging for certificates, has not been as successful as anticipated. Low enrollment-to-certificate purchase ratios, averaging around 1%, have put the sustainability of these initiatives at risk.

The response by platforms such as the mentioned ones has been to experiment with methods to monetize access, such as paywalls after trial periods or limited free content. Additionally, the role of educational institutions in funding course creation and platform maintenance is highlighted, with significant investments from renowned universities.

The video outlines various strategies to ensure the financial viability of MOOCs. One approach has been corporate partnerships where companies use MOOC content for staff training, yielding potential long-term revenue streams. Governments have also been encouraged to fund these courses as a cost-effective educational method, with examples cited from certain countries.

Technological advancements are discussed as means to increase accountability, such as remote proctoring tools to ensure the integrity of course assessments. Finally, the video addresses concerns related to the digital divide, with a disproportionate number of MOOC enrollees holding university degrees. The narrator suggests that reaching less educated populations would require greater awareness and local partnerships to disseminate information about these educational opportunities.

Autor/a: Despujol Zabala Ignacio

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