Context and benefits of the VMPass initiative at Universidad Internacional de la Rioja
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The document discusses the Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR) as a 100% open university offering innovative higher education across several countries. It highlights initiatives related to Open Educational Resources (OER), such as recognition of informal learning and integration of MOOCs into official master's programs. Additionally, it outlines the benefits of the VM-Pass project, including standardized recognition processes and enhanced learning pathways for students.
Context and benefits of the VMPass initiative at Universidad Internacional de la Rioja
- 1. www.vmpass.eu 1 | VM-PASS at UNIR Context and benefits Aurora Carrasco, Marie-AnneLe Bot Webinar presentation, June23rdhttp://research.unir.ne t/
- 2. www.vmpass.eu 2 | UniversidadInternacionalde La Rioja (UNIR)
- 3. www.vmpass.eu 3 | Who we are? • 100% Open university, fulfilling all parameters and regulations of the EHEA. • Innovative and high quality virtual model of higher education. • Premises in Spain, Argentina, Bolivia, Perú, Colombia and Mexico. • Academic community: > 850 lecturers across the world; > 500 multidisciplinary professionals (R&D projects and support services); > 15000 students. • Academic- R&D strategic lines: Education, Technology-enhanced Learning, Social Sciences, Communication, Accessibility and Entrepreneurship.
- 4. www.vmpass.eu 4 | Relevant VM-Pass relatedinitiatives at UNIR I. UNIRas recognizinginstitutionfor OER II. UNIRas provider of OER
- 5. www.vmpass.eu 5 | I. UNIR as recognizinginstitution for OER Open Free Competence- based Assessment- based Inside EHEA Informal learning Non-formal learning Formal learning Academic records from an accredited educational system inside Bologna Academic records from an accredited educational system outside Bologna Academic records from an university-specific academic programme Prior professional experience University Access for people over 25/ 40 UNIR-specific Training Modules/ Initiatives
- 6. www.vmpass.eu 6 | II. UNIR as providerof OER Open Free Competence- based Assessment- based Inside EHEA Informal learning Non-formal learning Formal learning Open Class Master Class UNIR TV UNIR-specific Training Modules Blogs, complementary resources to the academic programmes UNIR-specific master degree
- 7. www.vmpass.eu 7 | Wet-Test at UNIR • New approach supported by VM-PASS: Recognition of a MOOC as part of a UNIR official Master’s Degree subject
- 8. www.vmpass.eu 8 | VM-PASS:Benefits & Opportunities • Design, develop and integrate OER approach across UNIR academic plan • Apply standardized processes for ECTS recognition and VM (e.g. ECHE) • Broaden the target scope for potential students at UNIR • Diversify UNIR students’ learning pathways • Foster cooperation with other EU Higher Education Institutions • Provide a potential economic contribution to the general University funding • Raise general exposure of UNIR policy, marketing strategy & academic offer
- 9. www.vmpass.eu 9 | Thank you for your attention! ¡Gracias por vuestra atención! daniel.burgos@unir.net aurora.carrasco@unir.net marie-anne.lebot@unir.net http://research.unir.net/ research@unir.net @UNIRResearch