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Track Chairs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Janine Kiers (TU Delft, Netherlands)
Dhawal Shah (Class Central, US)
Christian Friedl (FH Joanneum Graz, Austria) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call for Papers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the last years, different developments can be observed in the area of \u200b\u200bMOOCs: the \u201call is free for all\u201d approach did not result in a sustainable business model for providers or platforms, and a more market oriented approach was needed to make courses stand out in the massive number of available courses, and result in more learners and more finishers. Industry is a relevant player in the field: not only as a provider, but also as a user and customer of MOOCs. Various universities, institutions and also NGOs have founded their own MOOC portals, but there are also increasing numbers of commercial providers who are dedicated to the implementation, support and distribution of MOOCs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially in times of global crisis with quarantine restrictions and a sudden push of digitization, a new phase of trying out, evaluating and further developing is raised. The MOOCs nudge a discussion about the future of universities, the role of face-to-face teaching and the importance of online elements in studies and further education. In addition, their relation with industry is changing and the potential of MOOCs in companies is playing an increasingly important role here. On the one hand the questions arise, what specific requirements, didactically and technologically, do companies have in order to support, motivate and expand their employees in LLL. Are companies and universities aware of the potentials and pitfalls and are they prepared to open up for this development? But also, what are the opportunities for companies and start-ups in this business area? How to address the market, are there policy issues and how valid are these business models?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to submit papers to discuss these issues. Topics include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n