Analysis of The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease, a massive open online course in oral medicine

Hangorsky, Uri; Wu, Chia-Wei; Sollecito, Thomas P.; Stoopler, Eric T.

doi:10.1016/j.oooo.2020.08.036

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“…In post-course evaluations, mostly questionnaires, learners provided feedback ( n = 7, 17.9%), rated the MOOC ( n = 3, 7.79%), or answered statements about the MOOC on a Likert scale ( n = 14, 36%). In some studies, learners suggested changes, but overall, feedback was predominantly positive ( 50 , 53 , 57 ), with learners reporting high levels of satisfaction and usefulness, as well as achievement of personal learning goals. Chan et al ( 37 ) collected feedback from dropouts and found time management issues rather than disliking the course to be the predominant reason.…”

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“…The results of these assessments were reported in 15 studies (38.5%), whereby nine (23%) included pre- and post-knowledge assessments that showed an increase in knowledge for all studies ( 36 , 38 – 41 , 52 , 59 , 71 ). Six studies (15.4%) included post-MOOC assessments ( 53 , 57 , 60 , 64 , 67 , 68 ) and four studies (9.75%) compared MOOC learning to other teaching modalities such as self-regulated online learning ( 71 ), face-to-face learning ( 62 ) supported by MOOCs ( 63 ) or MOOCs embedded in a blended format ( 61 ).…”

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Massive Open Online Courses for Health Worker Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

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Schwerdtle

Sauerborn

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BackgroundMassive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have the potential to improve access to quality education for health care workers (HCWs) globally. Although studies have reported on the use of MOOCs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), our understanding of the scope of their utilization or access barriers and facilitators for this cohort is limited. We conducted a scoping review to map published peer-reviewed literature on MOOCs for HCW education in LMICs. We systematically searched four academic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, ERIC) and Google Scholar, and undertook a two-stage screening process. The analysis included studies that reported on MOOCs relevant to HCWs' education accessed by HCWs based in LMICs.ResultsThe search identified 1,317 studies with 39 studies included in the analysis, representing 40 MOOCs accessed in over 90 LMICs. We found that MOOCs covered a wide range of HCWs' including nurses, midwives, physicians, dentists, psychologists, and other workers from the broader health care sector, mainly at a post-graduate level. Dominant topics covered by the MOOCs included infectious diseases and epidemic response, treatment and prevention of non-communicable diseases, communication techniques and patient interaction, as well as research practice. Time contribution and internet connection were recognized barriers to MOOC completion, whilst deadlines, email reminders, graphical design of the MOOC, and blended learning modes facilitated uptake and completion. MOOCs were predominantly taught in English (20%), French (12.5%), Spanish (7.5%) and Portuguese (7.5%). Overall, evaluation outcomes were positive and focused on completion rate, learner gain, and student satisfaction.ConclusionWe conclude that MOOCs can be an adequate tool to support HCWs' education in LMICs and may be particularly suited for supporting knowledge and understanding. Heterogeneous reporting of MOOC characteristics and lack of cohort-specific reporting limits our ability to evaluate MOOCs at a broader scale; we make suggestions on how standardized reporting may offset this problem. Further research should focus on the impact of learning through MOOCs, as well as on the work of HCWs and the apparent lack of courses covering the key causes of diseases in LMICs. This will result in increased understanding of the extent to which MOOCs can be utilized in this context.

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Massive Open Online Courses for Health Worker Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

Nieder

Schwerdtle

Sauerborn

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Online Oral Medicine Education as Viewed Through Increased Engagement in The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

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Hangorsky

et al. 2021

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

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The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral medicine practice

Patton

2022

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

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Analysis of The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease, a massive open online course in oral medicine

Cited by 3 publications

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Massive Open Online Courses for Health Worker Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

Massive Open Online Courses for Health Worker Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Online Oral Medicine Education as Viewed Through Increased Engagement in The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral medicine practice

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