A Look Back: Our MOOC Journey on Personalized Learning: A Reflection by Marc Fuentes Bongenaar

A Look Back: Our MOOC Journey on Personalized Learning

As we reflect on this incredible experience, we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together! With over 340 active participants and 1,000+ comments, this MOOC brought together insights, real-world applications, and engaging discussions that highlighted the growing importance of personalized learning. The enthusiasm and interaction we saw proved that personalized learning is more than just a buzzword—it’s a powerful shift in how we approach education and training. But how did Marc Fuentes Bongenaar experience it, and what were his thoughts throughout the process? Marc, who built and moderated most of the MOOC, looks back and shares his reflections on the journey.

A Reflection by Marc Fuentes Bongenaar
“I created most of the content in the MOOC and moderated it throughout the weeks, and it was a very inspiring process. The approach we took in the creation of this MOOC was to follow the “what – why – how – how further” week-by-week structure, which felt very appropriate for this topic. Of course, the content we created was carefully curated and set for each week, but we had an expert video every week where the experts were given a lot of freedom in the topics they discussed. Funnily enough, three out of four experts took a very similar approach in their videos, using AI tools as a content generator and even as a discussion partner. This not only resonated well with the MOOC participants, but also has interesting implications for social learning. Especially the video of Wilfred Rubens, who had a discussion with AI, showcases the next chapter of learning and development, enhanced and accelerated by AI, where the definition of “social” is taken to its furthest.” — Marc Fuentes Bongenaar, L&D consultant at Next Learning Valley

What’s Next? Don’t Miss the Deep Dive Webinar
To wrap up this incredible journey, join us for a live webinar with Ben Betts where we’ll revisit key learnings, explore new insights, and answer any lingering questions from the MOOC. Engage in a meaningful discussion with one of the field’s top experts and take personalized learning to the next level.

🗓️ Date: February 11, 2025, at 10:00
📍 Link: https://bit.ly/3C25iHl

Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to connect and learn!

🎧 If you missed the MOOC, you can still catch up!

Each week’s key discussions and takeaways have been made available in podcast form below, so you can revisit the journey at your own pace.