Abstract
This research project analyzes the motivation and learning perceived by the participants in four Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) that use innovative education strategies in order to train the community in Education for Sustainability. These MOOCs were delivered during 2017 and the study forms part of the subproject “Open, Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Innovation to Train in Energy Sustainability through MOOCs”, which was offered in the portal of the Binational Laboratory for Intelligent Energy Sustainability Management and Technology Training. The method utilized was mixed, with a triangulation design approach according to the convergence model. This method consisted of two phases: the first being quantitative, with an online survey designed by experts in a Likert type scale, and the second being qualitative, in which valuations of the users were collected through diverse instruments such as focus groups and observations. The results obtained demonstrate the advantages of designing MOOCs that make use of innovative tools, in order to engage the students as much as possible, and the collateral impact on the development of digital abilities and skills in addition to the learning acquired with respect to sustainability.
Highlights
Energy sustainability is a topic of world interest, and its importance and impact extend to all areas of society, from private homes to government institutions and industry
The research question “What is the learning and the motivation perceived by the participants of the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) about energy sustainability that integrate innovative education?” was the basis for the the MOOCs about energy sustainability that integrate innovative education?” was the basis for the development of this article
The results were analyzed according to on the theoretical framework described above and in accordance with the research question: “What is the learning and the motivation perceived by the participants of the2018, MOOCs energy sustainability that integrate innovative education?”
Summary
Energy sustainability is a topic of world interest, and its importance and impact extend to all areas of society, from private homes to government institutions and industry. Education for sustainability must be a priority concerning all institutions today. Energy sustainability has typically been a topic covered mainly by non-profit organizations who have protested in favor of taking better care of the environment, higher education institutions need to contribute to this knowledge with an environmental culture and ideology. In response to this need, Information and Communications
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