SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GROUP 3

What are the possible implications of MOOCs, OERs and other types of informal

learning for the ‘traditional’ higher education system?

Question

Context: Changes in society, and in (labour market) needs

HEIs respond to changes, with

- Integration of non-formal learning (OER/MOOCs)

- Shorter programmes/degrees

- More flexible pathways

- New forms of recognition

- Unbundeling / re-bundeling

- Platform

- Repositories

- Course/training in teams

- Guidance and support services to teachers and institutions (on how to integrate, share and use MOOCs/OER)

Continued (trend) scenario

Flexible education programmes

- More (continuous) skills (vocational, applied sciences and academia)

- Multi-channel programmes

- Learner centred approach

Continued (trend) scenario (contd.)

Disruptive scenario

Learner

Continuous learning portfolio

Network of endorsement

Dashbord of achievements

Learning playlist

Learning experience

Personal funding budget (from

public and private sources

Reputation of learning

providers

Network of guidance and

support

Trust transaction