Modularizing MOOCs for professional learning: Prospects and challenges for instructional design

DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1109/LWMOOCS58322.2023.10305982
URL:	https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10305982
Document Type:	Conference or workshop publication
Year of publication:	2023
Book title:	2023 IEEE Learning with MOOCS (LWMOOCS) : proceedings
Page range:	1-4
Conference title:	IEEE Learning With MOOCs (LWMOOCS) 2023
Location of the conference venue:	Cambridge, MA
Date of the conference:	11.-13.10.2023
Place of publication:	Cambridge, MA
Publishing house:	IEEE
ISBN:	979-8-3503-1559-2
Related URLs:	https://ieee-edusociety.org/event/ieee-l... https://2023.lwmoocs-conference.org/full...
Publication language:	English
Institution:	Business School > Wirtschaftspädagogik, Technologiebasiertes Instruktionsdesign (Ifenthaler 2015-)
Subject:	004 Computer science, internet 370 Education 620 Engineering
Abstract:	Modularization describes the transformation of MOOCs from a comprehensive academic-style course format into small-scale, self-contained, flexible and competence-oriented learning offerings. Modularized learning offerings appear to be much more suitable for training and professional learning and can thus be seen as a prerequisite for a sustainable integration of online learning these areas. This paper introduces the concept of modularization and reports on the development and application of a modularization framework for open online courses. By the example of eGov-Campus, a German MOOC provider for the public sector linked to both academia and formal professional development, we outline the structural specifications for modularized MOOC offerings and a methodology for course transformation. Following on from this, prospects and challenges for instructional design are discussed.