Global MOOC and Online Education Conference 2023

co-hosted by Global MOOC and
Online Education Alliance & UNESCO IITE

“Reconstruction of Future Universities and Education
Driven by Artificial Intelligence”

Workshop: 14 December 2023 (Milan time)
Main meeting: 15 December 2023 (AM Milan time)
Sub-forum 1 & 2: 15 December 2023 (PM Milan time)
Sub-forum 3 & 4: 16 December 2023 (AM Milan time)

On behalf of 

Global MOOC and Online Education Alliance

and UNESCO IITE,

we are pleased to invite you to the
2023 Global MOOC and Online Education Conference this December!

Momentous developments in generative artificial intelligence to teaching and research, daily operations and outreach of higher education institutions. Digital transformation in education offers new possibilities, including personalized learning experiences, enhanced student engagement, and unprecedented access to educational resources on a global scale. Under this context, the Global MOOC and Online Education Conference follows up on the implementation of the Beijing Declaration of MOOC Development (2020), which recommended UN organizations, international and regional organizations, governments, universities, and online education institutions around the world to deepen international exchanges and cooperation, accelerate the building up of infrastructure for communication, promote the openness and sharing of MOOC and online education resources, and jointly promote the setting of international technical and curriculum standards for MOOC and online education, joining hands to build, develop and promote MOOC and online education to better serve the society.

In this interdisciplinary field that bridges scientific innovations with social, cognitive, and developmental reflections, the conference’s scope extends beyond the subject matter of investigation. Instead, it aims to offer a transnational platform that promotes the digital transformation of higher education by discussing new interdisciplinary methods through conversation, comparison, and connection between the sciences and humanity, developed and developing regions, engaged and under-engaged sectors.

In this context, the 2023 Global MOOC and Online Education Conference, themed ‘Reconstruction of Future Universities and Education Driven by Artificial Intelligence,’ will be held in Milan, Italy, on 14-16 December 2023, co-hosted by the Global MOOC, the Online Education Alliance and UNESCO IITE. The conference aims to capitalize on digital technology to innovate educational ideas, reform educational models, and actively contribute to transforming higher education in the generative AI era while enhancing educational equity and outcomes and developing high-quality MOOC and online education.

Promote the development of

innovative education methods and models to improve the quality of higher education;

Promote the integration of

digital technology and the higher education system to ensure high-quality resources are more inclusive and ensure equity for all learners;

Promote the building of

a community with a shared future for mankind and expand global cooperation under a common vision.

This year, we are excited to take this important conference to Milan, Italy — the home of Politecnico di Milano. Join us before the holiday season for a celebration of GenAI, MOOC, online education, and more!

We look forward to connecting with you for the Global MOOC and Online Education Conference! Don’t hesitate to reach out to conference@mooc.global if you have any questions.

Your Conference Co-hosts

Your Conference Co-organizers

Global MOOC and
Online Education Conference

“Reconstruction of Future Universities and Education
Driven by Artificial Intelligence”

Global MOOC and Online Education Conference (GMC)

“MOOC and online education are triggering a profound learning revolution, and drastically transforming the ideas, methods, forms and models of higher education.” Beijing Declaration on MOOC Development: Learning Revolution and Higher Education Transformation (2020)