THE ROLE OF MOOCS IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEARNING AND PROJECTS
THE ROLE OF MOOCS IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEARNING AND PROJECTS

Summary/Abstract: During the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic which has transformed the way we used to live, learning has been reshaped through MOOCs which aim to offer interactive online courses that vary in anything and length and the infinite conditions they offer seem to revolutionize the education system all over the globe. Therefore, universities are developing new online platforms to go beyond their academic responsibilities with MOOCs to promote understanding of how institutions could better fulfil the societal expectations of the people who want to learn anything in their own pace and interest. This new type of education allows people free access and unrestricted participation to any course of their choice. The main aim of this research paper is to investigate the impact of MOOCs on societal inclusion and offer practical suggestions to include high-quality MOOCs on societal learning. For this aim in mind, a seminar to evaluate society’s needs, interests and expectations about MOOCs was organized. In the seminar 70 participants were asked to reflect their ideas and experiences in MOOCs, online learning and social responsibility learning. The research questions were organized and piloted before the seminar. After the seminar about societal values and projects, and participants’ reflections about their ideas and experiences in MOOCs, online learning and social responsibility learning and their suggestions about how they enhance their learning and societal values to the societal practices through MOOCs have been analysed. Research relies on qualitative research design. In addition to this, as the results of the study were gathered from the workshop in societal research and development of the center, this research study will become road map for the future direction of higher education in digitalization and social responsibility role.

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