Search results for "Massive open online course"
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Relation between adaptive learning actions and profiles of MOOCs users
2016
The overcrowding and the heterogeneity of participants' profiles in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) are some of the main causes for a high dropout rate. International reports and research works points out the personalized learning as an important way to improve learning in any educational context. The information and communication technologies help to address adaptive technics in education through online courses. The specific characteristics of MOOCs point to the need to implement adaptive methodologies in MOOCs to increase the completion rates. This work presents a statistical analysis to find out in what aspects the condition of adaptivity, defined by the construct, is a preference of…
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES FOR TRAINING FUTURE ENGINEERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
2020
This paper investigates the features of the implementation, conduct, analysis and prospects for the use of massive, open online courses. The article deals with the main advantages and disadvantages of massive open online courses, presents a comparative analysis of research into implementation of massive, open online courses. The article outlines the basic course requirements. It contains an analysis of the current state of such courses in higher educational institutions. The article presents a number of recommendations for the development of the education system towards democratization of higher education
Massive Open Online Courses for IFRS Education: A Point of view of Spanish Accounting Educators
2016
Abstract This paper is based on a survey of 103 accounting educators from different universities of Spain on the use of MOOC, especially as regards teaching IFRS. The results show significant differences in three areas of opinion: i) the importance of the use of Internet and some Web tools for academic use; ii) general knowledge and perception of MOOCs; and iii) the opinions regarding the interest of MOOCs on IFRS. The overall opinion of educators is positive because, although the majority has never taught or participated in a MOOC, over 80% consider it useful in the learning process. Flexibility is considered the main advantage of MOOCs as well as its valuable potential for autonomous lear…
Validation of indicators for implementing an adaptive platform for MOOCs
2017
Personalization techniques are a classic solution recommended by many experts for improving learning. Information and communication technologies and online courses have helped reduce the difficulties teachers face with a diversity of student profiles and a large number of students in a classroom. When these factors are extreme, like in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), those techniques may be the solution. However, even the most sophisticated technologies have not solved all the challenges posed by personalized learning, and in cases where teachers are not skilled in the technology they must use, the adaptive systems have only complicated the implementation of online courses. Therefore, …
Do Individual Differences in Cognition and Personality Predict Retrieval Practice Activities on MOOCs?
2020
Online quizzes building upon the principles of retrieval practice can have beneficial effects on learning, especially long-term retention. However, it is unexplored how interindividual differences in relevant background characteristics relate to retrieval practice activities in e-learning. Thus, this study sought to probe for this research question on a massive open online course (MOOC) platform where students have the optional possibility to quiz themselves on the to-be-learned materials. Altogether 105 students were assessed with a cognitive task tapping on reasoning, and two self-assessed personality measures capturing need for cognition (NFC), and grittiness (GRIT-S). Between-group anal…
Cursos en línea masivos y abiertos en educación superior. Un análisis desde su oferta
2016
Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the factors influencing the MOOC supply level. Specifically, this paper analyzes certain internal and strategic factors associated with universities, such as prestige, public or private status, age, size (measured by the number of faculty members or students) and region. Design/methodology: We apply a descriptive methodology and then use multivariate analysis to test five hypotheses related to the institutional profile of 151 universities in 29 countries. Empirical evidence is provided from universities offering MOOCs through the four of the most commonly used private global platforms that emerged as part of the booming MOOC movement (Udacity, Co…
The role of the European Society of Human Genetics in delivering genomic education
2021
The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) was founded in 1967 as a professional organisation for members working in genetics in clinical practice, research and education. The Society seeks the integration of scientific research and its implementation into clinical practice and the education of specialists and the public in all areas of medical and human genetics. The Society works to do this through many approaches, including educational sessions at the annual conference; training courses in general and specialist areas of genetics; an online resource of educational materials (EuroGEMS); and a mentorship scheme. The ESHG Education Committee is implementing new approaches to expand the r…
The implementation of massive open online courses for training future engineers in higher education
2019
This paper investigates the features of the implementation, conduct, analysis and prospects for the use of massive, open online courses. The article deals with the main advantages and disadvantages of massive open online courses, presents a comparative analysis of research into implementation of massive, open online courses. The article outlines the basic course requirements. It contains an analysis of the current state of such courses in higher educational institutions. The article presents a number of recommendations for the development of the education system towards democratization of higher education