Abstract
Background: Postgraduate medical trainees require named clinical supervisors.
Given the time pressures and difficulties of geographical access, there is a need to identify appropriate solutions for faculty development. We developed and launched a clinical supervision MOOC (FutureLearn platform) in March 2015.
Objective: To assess the potential of the clinical supervision MOOC for faculty development.
Methods: Quantitative data was obtained from FutureLearn course analytics and
course surveys; qualitative data was obtained from learner feedback within the
MOOC.
Results: Learners (1,938) from over 75 countries signed up for the MOOC. Of the
899 individuals who began the course, 334 (37.2%) completed. Learners were
highly satisfied with the course design and delivery, and enjoyed the opportunities for interprofessional and social learning.
Conclusions: MOOCs have great potential for faculty development without geographical boundaries.
Given the time pressures and difficulties of geographical access, there is a need to identify appropriate solutions for faculty development. We developed and launched a clinical supervision MOOC (FutureLearn platform) in March 2015.
Objective: To assess the potential of the clinical supervision MOOC for faculty development.
Methods: Quantitative data was obtained from FutureLearn course analytics and
course surveys; qualitative data was obtained from learner feedback within the
MOOC.
Results: Learners (1,938) from over 75 countries signed up for the MOOC. Of the
899 individuals who began the course, 334 (37.2%) completed. Learners were
highly satisfied with the course design and delivery, and enjoyed the opportunities for interprofessional and social learning.
Conclusions: MOOCs have great potential for faculty development without geographical boundaries.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the EUROPEAN STAKEHOLDER SUMMIT on experiences and best practices in and around MOOCs (EMOOCS 2016) |
| Editors | Mohammad Khalil, Martin Ebner, Michael Kopp, Anja Lorenz, Marco Kalz |
| Place of Publication | Graz, Austria |
| Publisher | Books on Demand GmbH, Norderstedt |
| Pages | 287-295 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783739237107 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2016 |
| Event | 4th European MOOC Stakeholders' Summit - Graz, Austria Duration: 22 Feb 2016 → 24 Feb 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 4th European MOOC Stakeholders' Summit |
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| Abbreviated title | EMOOCs 2016 |
| Country/Territory | Austria |
| City | Graz |
| Period | 22/02/16 → 24/02/16 |
Keywords
- Clinical supervision
- MOOC
- Faculty development
- Technology enhanced learning