A MOOC approach for training researchers in developing countries

Murugesan, Ravi and Nobes, Andy and Wild, Joanna (2017) A MOOC approach for training researchers in developing countries. Open Praxis, 9 (1). pp. 45-57. ISSN 2304-070X

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Abstract

We report on an online course in research writing offered in a massive open online course (MOOC) format for developing country researchers. The concepts of cognitive presence, teacher presence, and social presence informed the design of the course, with a philosophy of strong social interaction supported by guest facilitators. The course was developed with low-bandwidth elements and hosted on a Moodle site. It was offered twice as a MOOC and 2830 learners from more than 90 countries, mainly in the developing world, took part. The average completion rate was 53%. Female learners and learners who were active in the forums were more likely to complete the course. Our MOOC approach may be a useful model for continuing professional development training in the developing world.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Educational technology > Massive Open Online Courses Education (General) > Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Divisions:	Higher education, Universities, Vocational training, Colleges
Depositing User:	Ravi Murugesan
Date Deposited:	22 Jan 2025 05:09
Last Modified:	22 Jan 2025 05:09
URI:	http://research.moodle.org/id/eprint/488

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