THE USE OF MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES (MOOCS) IN TEXTILE EDUCATION

In the last decade one of the most prominent developments in education is represented by the deployment of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). In this context the paper present a general and documented view on the potential benefits of using MOOCs as new flexible, innovative learning approach and delivery method. The open education systems bring new opportunities for innovation in higher and vocational education that will allow institutions and academics to explore new online learning models and innovative practices in teaching and learning. The existing textiles and clothing MOOCs are documented and categorized according to type taking into consideration the existing synchronous asynchronous, MOOCs offered independently by universities and other institutions internationally and other massive educational platforms. The MOOC platforms represent a high opportunity to provide specialized education to a wide number of learners. Also the teacher's activity is considerable simplified using interactive lessons, because the students can manage themselves the existing video resources, becoming independent from the tutor.