Fostering Research and e-Learning-Communities’ Integration: a MOOC on the project DETECt.

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the methodologies and infrastructures used to build a MOOC based on the European Union’s funded project DETECt. Despite the many advances in terms of course architecture and improvement of the learning tools, the question around the right methods and approaches to design humanities-oriented MOOCs is still very debated. This research project aims to open up the traditional implementation of e-learning environments, which are often based on the use of conventional educational approaches and tools, through the combination of a multi-layer, research-oriented learning platform and blended pedagogical approaches.