MOOCs: A multi-faceted phenomenon
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Based on George Siemens’ recent criticism of educational technology, we propose some reflections on the positioning of the EMMA project, European Multiple MOOC Aggregator, with respect to the future of Higher Education in Europe.
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Christensen, C. M., & Weise, M. R. (2014). MOOCs’ disruption is only beginning. Boston Globe. Retrieved from https://www. bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/05/09/ moocs-disruption-only-beginning/ S2VlsXpK6rzRx4DMrS4ADM/story.html
Daniel, J., Cano, E. V., & Cervera, M. G. (2015). The Future of MOOCs: Adaptive Learning or Business Model?. Revista de Universidad y Sociedad del Conocimiento, 12(1), 64-73.
De Rosa, R., & Reda, V. (2013). The MOOC’(R) evolution. A policy framework analysis at a European level. LEA-Lingue e letterature d’Oriente e d’Occidente, 2, 272-311. Retrieved from http://www.fupress.net/index.php/bsfmlea/ article/view/13850
Reich, J. (2015). Rebooting MOOC research. Science, 347(6217), 34-35.
Siemens G. (2015a), Learning with MOOCs II, Columbia University, Keynote. Retrieved from http://www.learningwithmoocs2015.org/ recordings.html
Siemens G. (2015b). Adios Ed Tech. Hola Something else. Retrieved from http://www.elearnspace. org/blog/2015/09/09/adios-ed-tech-holasomething- else/
Yuan, L., & Powell, S. (2013a). MOOCs and disruptive innovation: Implications for higher education. eLearning Papers, In-depth, 33(2), 1-7.
Yuan, L., & Powell, S. (2013b). MOOCs and open education: Implications for higher education. Retrieved from http://publications.cetis. ac.uk/2013/667