TechnoMOOC development of the basis of remote lab access

Abstract

The debate on replacement of traditional learning by massive open online courses is an ongoing one since the launch and success of million-user platforms like Coursera or Udacity, followed by online courses offered now by the majority of universities. Still, significant share of online courses are IT-, data science, business, theory and humanities oriented, as in these cases the students do not require equipment or other resources that need to be accessed only onsite; on the other hand, the need for onsite access and actual equipment operation prevents exponential growth of technology-related MOOCs (technoMOOCs), despite the huge demand in the field. The paper examines demand for remote control and online learning, identifying the trends in remote labs and relevant technoMOOC development from supplier side — in a form of preferable technology and target audience.