Towards a service system for social innovation in education: A possible application of MOOCs

Md Abul Kalam Siddike ,Youji Kohda

doi:10.34105/j.kmel.2016.08.009

Md Abul Kalam Siddike , Youji Kohda

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https://doi.org/10.34105/j.kmel.2016.08.009

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new service system that explains the process of social innovation (SI) in education in a developing country. We selected 17 Ashoka cases in the field of education in Bangladesh and analyzed them thematically. Results show that targets for SI (educational opportunities, employment opportunities, and additional educational resources) are related to the first phase of SI where social entrepreneurs foster innovative ideas that effectively solve social problems. Results also reveal that support for innovation is related to the second phase of SI, in which the SI becomes a social norm. Applying the process, the paper proposes a design of a new SI through the application of massive open online courses (MOOCs) to teach financial literacy to poor people.

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One of the salient features of our society is the incessant urge for creation, adoption, and diffusion of innovation
We describe the results of the case analysis in the framework of a new social innovation (SI) service system thematically
Our analysis shows that there are several problems solved by social entrepreneurs in collaboration with different organizations through using additional educational resources

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One of the salient features of our society is the incessant urge for creation, adoption, and diffusion of innovation. Yuan and Powell (2013) indicated the benefits of MOOCs for producers of MOOCs and for learners of MOOCs. In general, MOOCs provide improved access to education, derive reputational benefits, and purse education research (Kassabian, 2014). Yuan and Powell (2013) indicated the benefits of MOOCs for producers of MOOCs and for learners of MOOCs They expressed that MOOCs provide opportunities for expanding access to higher education to all through online teaching and learning reducing the budget constraints of the higher educational institutions. They indicated that MOOCs support life-long learning; fun entertainment, social experience and intellectual.

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