Open Courses Research Articles

The Relationship between English Open Class in Junior High School and Novice Teachers’ Professional Development

As an emerging teaching and research activity, open classes have attracted more and more attention from educators, and a series of studies have been carried out. Previous studies have pointed out that open classes have many functions such as communication, research, demonstration, assessment, and competition, and are key events in teachers’ professional development. This paper connects the relationship between junior high school English open courses and teachers’ professional development, and explores the role of open classes for novice teachers. From the perspective of novice teachers, the author first analyzes the research background of this paper from three aspects, Combined with the literature method, this paper analyzes and summarizes the existing research on open classes and the professional development of novice teachers. Then, a questionnaire survey was used to investigate the relationship between open classes and the professional development of English teachers. On the basis of clarifying the relationship between the two, this paper affirms the positive value of open courses in the professional development of novice teachers from the aspects of promoting the accumulation of professional knowledge, improving professional ability, enhancing professional affection, and improving the awareness of professional self-development.

Open networked learning – a course, a community, an approach

ABSTRACT Open Networked Learning (ONL) is a collaborative open online course for higher education educators worldwide, focusing on open education, collaborative learning, and course design. The interorganizational course welcomes both institutional and open learners from around 30 nations. Delivered 17 times since 2014 with up to 120 participants in each session, ONL employs problem-based learning to foster digital competencies and strengthen community development. Rooted in the European Framework for Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu), a study involving 48 participants revealed statistically significant, across-the-board competence enhancement post-course, affirming ONL’s efficacy. The article also summarizes our experiences and learnings from participating in and organising the course over the past ten years.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Implementing the OPEN Course Educational Technology in English Language Classroom on Canvas

Advantages and Disadvantages of Implementing the OPEN Course Educational Technology in English Language Classroom on Canvas

Research on the Construction and Application of Online Open Courses for Continuing Education in Management

This article delves into the strategic construction of online open courses (MOOCs) for management continuing education at Lingnan Normal University, outlining a holistic approach to enhance the quality and recognition of these programs. By tailoring course content to reflect local context and industry trends, the university ensures that learners acquire knowledge and skills relevant to the Chinese market. The emphasis on strengthening teacher-student interaction and comprehensive learning support services fosters an environment conducive to active engagement and personalized learning experiences. Furthermore, upgrading the technical capabilities of the course platform ensures seamless access and a user-friendly interface, catering to diverse learner preferences. Collaborations with industry partners for internship training and real-world projects deepen the practical relevance of the courses, bridging the gap between theory and practice. By refining the evaluation and certification system, Lingnan Normal University guarantees the rigor and validity of its online management courses, attracting both domestic and international learners. With a commitment to open cooperation and continuous innovation, the university strives to pioneer new avenues for online education, nurturing future management leaders who will drive socio-economic progress and contribute positively to society.

Privacy Risk and Correction Mechanism of Higher Education Mooc Based on Blockchain Technology in the Era of Big Data

The emergence of Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) has sparked a digital tsunami globally, bringing a huge impact on higher education. The open curriculum format of MOOC has achieved the optimal transmission of top teaching resources and personalized teaching based on different groups, which is different from traditional teaching models. At the same time, in the process of implementing educational activities, the MOOC platform based on big data mining will bring a certain degree of privacy risk due to improper data collection, storage, or processing. The traditional MOOC have not achieved as much as they should. The main problem is that fully centralized online education cannot solve the trust problem. The emergence of blockchain technology solves the problem of lack of trust, but the open and transparent mechanism of blockchain also introduces a new problem, that is, the privacy of user data can not be reasonably protected.

Engaging theoretically primed students in second year lab courses

During their second year, about 50 undergraduate physics students engage in an open inquiry lab course of 56 hours that prepares them for their bachelor research project. Two combined theory-practical courses (of which 84 hours are spent in the lab) precede this open inquiry course. These preceding courses focus on specific research skills or the use of new theory in experiments (among others the Fourier transform and signal processing). These courses are based on Holmes’ SQI-model. The final open inquiry course that focuses on general research skills is based on Etkina’s ISLE-model. From literature we have identified 5 educational design criteria to engage students in such lab courses and implemented them. One of these was effective in our implementation. We have found that quantitative physics research as opposed to design research or focusing on certain skills is needed to make our theoretically-primed students appreciate our lab courses more. It helped our students to see the meaning of our experiments better and see the need for what we want them to learn in our lab courses. For the other 4 design criteria anecdotal evidence was found shedding some light on the way in which they may work.

응급구조학과 학생의 스마트폰 중독, 정서조절곤란과 대학생활적응의 관계에서 마음챙김의 매개효과

This study focused on the influencing factors of smartphone addiction and difficulty with emotional regulation as a way to improve the adaptation of paramedic students to college life. Smartphone addiction and difficulty with emotional regulation mean an individual's negative psychological state, so we tried to find out the effects of mindfulness that can control individual psychology in a positive way, and whether each variable affects college life adaptation. Smartphone addiction and difficulty with emotional regulation had a positive correlation and were found to have a negative effect on college life adaptation. It was confirmed that mindfulness had a complete mediating effect between difficulty with emotional regulation and adaptation to college life. Therefore, in order to increase to college life, universities were proposed to strengthen smartphone addiction suppression programs, establish a system for linking acceptance and commitment therapy, and open liberal arts courses related to mindfulness meditation in universities.

Methodology of teaching future computer science teachers to create and use open educational resources

Relevance. At the moment, getting an education is not limited to attending higher educational institutions, the development of the Internet and the emergence of an increasing number of open and accessible online educational courses opens up new learning opportunities.Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to substantiate the need to format the education system of future computer science teachers based on the creation and use of open educational resources in their learning process.Methodology. The methodological basis of the study is based on the use of such research methods as analysis, synthesis, and actualisation applied in the framework of a pedagogical experiment.Results. The result of the study is the assessment of the degree of development of Internet technologies and educational resources aimed at ensuring the accessibility of education. The world experience of forming an optimal model of education, which is aimed at training future computer science teachers to create and use OER, has been considered. The results demonstrate that for the effective use of open educational resources, it is necessary to ensure their safety. It is also determined that not all open educational resources meet the required level of quality of the information and educational materials provided by them. It is indicated that modern society is at the stage that demonstrates a high level of trust and loyalty to various educational Internet materials and resources, which necessitates their comprehensive study.Conclusions. A clear understanding of the requirements of modern society for the process of obtaining education indicates the ways to adapt the educational environment. The significance of the results is expressed in the development of the methodology of the teaching process of modern computer science teachers based on the creation, implementation, and use of open educational resources.

Open Educational Resources and Artificial Intelligence for Future Open Education

This article explores the intersection of open educational resources (OER) and artificial intelligence (AI), with an emphasis on open pedagogy applications. The article comprises a document analysis to summarise expert perspectives on generative AI and two open pedagogy course concepts that explore the relationship between OER and AI through a practical lens of contexts, infrastructures, and sample work products. The expert interviews were published in the open-access magazine AACE Review and were conducted by the author to capture the dynamic field of generative AI. The two course concepts offer first-hand experiences of designing and implementing student-centred, non-disposable assignments by embedding AI tools in open-access book projects.

An Emotion Recognition Method Based on Eye Movement and Audiovisual Features in MOOC Learning Environment

In recent years, more and more people have begun to use massive online open course (MOOC) platforms for distance learning. However, due to the space–time isolation between teachers and students, the negative emotional state of students in MOOC learning cannot be identified timely. Therefore, students cannot receive immediate feedback about their emotional states. In order to identify and classify learners’ emotions in video learning scenarios, we propose a multimodal emotion recognition method based on eye movement signals, audio signals, and video images. In this method, two novel features are proposed: feature of coordinate difference of eyemovement (FCDE) and pixel change rate sequence (PCRS). FCDE is extracted by combining eye movement coordinate trajectory and video optical flow trajectory, which can represent the learner’s attention degree. PCRS is extracted from the video image, which can represent the speed of image switching. A feature extraction network based on convolutional neural network (CNN) (FE-CNN) is designed to extract the deep features of the three modals. The extracted deep features are inputted into the emotion classification CNN (EC-CNN) to classify the emotions, including interest, happiness, confusion, and boredom. In single modal identification, the recognition accuracies corresponding to the three modals are 64.32%, 74.67%, and 71.88%. The three modals are fused by feature-level fusion, decision-level fusion, and model-level fusion methods, and the evaluation experiment results show that the method of decision-level fusion achieved the highest score of 81.90% of emotion recognition. Finally, the effectiveness of FCDE, FE-CNN, and EC-CNN modules is verified by ablation experiments.

The Efficacy of the MOOC+SPOC Synchronous Learning Model in Vocational Education for Process Control Systems

Incorporating the Industrial Revolution into vocational education, particularly in enhancing curriculum and learning, encounters numerous obstacles. Utilizing technology in interactive learning is anticipated to actively involve learners and enhance their abilities in critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. This study emphasizes the limitations of traditional learning approaches in Process Control Systems and presents a novel framework of MOOC+SPOC Synchronous using a Research and Development (R&D) methodology. The Process Control System course encounters impediments that negatively impact the graduation rate, which is suboptimal. The merging of MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) and SPOC (Small Private Open Course) models into a synchronous MOOC+SPOC learning model seeks to enhance learning outcomes through the utilization of a cloud computing-based Virtual Remote Laboratory (VRLab). The outcome is a model that has been rigorously evaluated and proven effective through empirical research. The research data demonstrated this model's statistically significant positive effect on enhancing student learning outcomes. The Pre-Test and Post-Test results revealed that the experimental group experienced a notable improvement in learning outcomes, with an increase ranging from 10% to 46%. In comparison, the control group also exhibited increased learning outcomes, ranging from 5% to 39%. The statistical analysis reveals a consistent and significant growth in the Experimental group, indicating that students exhibit a favorable level of motivation throughout the learning process, as indicated by the average significance value exceeding 0.5. Based on the test findings acquired from this study, it can be concluded that the Synchronous MOOC+SPOC model is a viable alternative for addressing future difficulties in vocational education. This model is effective and has been proven to work.

Evaluation of the Application Effectiveness of Online Open Course in Preventive Medicine

Evaluation of the Application Effectiveness of Online Open Course in Preventive Medicine

Research on the application of online open course "Preventive Medicine" of clinical medicine major in higher vocational college based on job competency

Research on the application of online open course "Preventive Medicine" of clinical medicine major in higher vocational college based on job competency

The Teaching Content and Method Innovation of Industrial Design Open Course under the OBE Concept

The Teaching Content and Method Innovation of Industrial Design Open Course under the OBE Concept

Building Research Skills Using Digital Educational Technologies

Change in social demands requires knowledge and skills that can be applied across disciplines. Professionals who can analyse problems, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and take leadership are essential to meet new challenges in today's society. In this context, not only the area of expertise is important, but also the ability to think and learn, communicate and collaborate. Tackling complex interdisciplinary challenges requires professionals trained in creative thinking, problem solving, self-learning, team building, and other high skills. Among them, research skill is obligatory. Its development is important especially for future teachers. The ability to find new information and apply new methods for teaching children in school forms an integral part of the teacher's competence. In the context of distance learning, the development of such skills is fulfilled using digital technologies. The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of digital technologies on the development of research skills of future primary school teachers. In this study, methods such as analysis, synthesis, survey, and case study were used. The study was conducted in the context of online learning at the Faculty of Pedagogy by students of the educational programme 6 В01 301 "Pedagogy and methods of primary education" based on the Buketov Karaganda State University. This study found that students acquired research and creative thinking skills through an open interprofessional distance learning course with digital adoption. This will increase the effectiveness of training and develop a new programme with the inclusion of digital technologies for higher educational institutions of the country.

Presenting a Paradigmatic Model for Brand Placement in the Cinema Industry Using a Grounded Theory Approach

Objective: The primary aim of this research is to present a paradigmatic model for brand placement in the Iranian cinema industry using a grounded theory approach. Methodology: This study is applied in purpose and descriptive-exploratory in nature, employing a mixed-methods approach. In the qualitative section, 28 experts from the fields of marketing and the cinema industry were selected using non-probability snowball sampling, and semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with them. In the quantitative section, 384 master's and doctoral students in business management and participants in open managerial courses were selected through convenience sampling, and data were collected via questionnaires. For data analysis, grounded theory was used in the qualitative section, and structural equation modeling was employed in the quantitative section. Findings: The qualitative findings revealed that 85 concepts, 31 subcategories, and 12 main categories were identified within the paradigmatic model. These categories include causal conditions (factors related to the film, audience, and brand), the central phenomenon (brand placement), strategies (branding strategy and audience strategy), intervening conditions (facilitators and inhibitors), contextual conditions (related to the film and audience), and consequences (for film producers and brand owners). The results of the confirmatory factor analysis also confirmed the validity of the research model with a good fit. Conclusion: The results indicate that brand placement in the Iranian cinema industry can create mutual value for both brand owners and cinema industry practitioners. Enhancing the effectiveness of brand placement requires attention to factors related to the film, audience, and brand, as well as the formulation of appropriate branding and audience-focused strategies. Marketing managers and film producers should pay special attention to the alignment between the brand and film content, the use of appropriate execution techniques, and engaging active audience interaction.

GERENCIAMENTO DE ANTIMICROBIANOS PARA GRADUANDOS EM ENFERMAGEM: DESENVOLVIMENTO E AVALIAÇÃO DE TECNOLOGIA EDUCACIONAL

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop and evaluate an online course using WebQuests on antimicrobial stewardship for nursing students, based on international consensus. Method: this is a methodological study to develop and validate an educational strategy, as well as quantitative and descriptive to evaluate its practicability. The study was conducted from March 2021 to April 2022. After development, there was validation of the appearance and content of the material by judges, adopting a content validity index greater than 0.80 for each item. The four validated WebQuests were made available in course format on the Open Courses Portal of the Federal University of São Carlos. An instrument was developed in electronic format to evaluate the practicality of the educational strategy according to the views of 73 nursing students. The results were stored in Excel spreadsheets and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: the educational strategy was validated by 10 expert judges, with a total content validity index greater than 0.90 for appearance and content. Its practicality was evaluated by 73 nursing students, and it was considered easy to understand and implement, with participants expressing interest in using this type of educational strategy. Conclusion: the developed, validated and evaluated course is a useful tool and is available free of charge to contribute to the training of future nurses on the topic of antimicrobial stewardship.

Advanced Learning Analytics: Aspect Based Course Feedback Analysis of MOOC Forums to Facilitate Instructors

The use of Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) has been noticeably increased in recent times, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. In the absence of one-to-one interaction with the students, the instructors are no longer able to understand the demands of their students in an intrinsic way. To overcome this problem, the MOOC platforms provide a discussion forum in which students can share their thoughts and problems about the course. The instructors must closely monitor the performance of their students so that they can improve their teaching methodology to enhance the students' understanding. The instructors must go through the long chats in the discussion forums to identify specific problem areas faced by students. In this study, we propose a method that first categorizes discussion threads into topics and subtopics with the help of topic modeling and then performs sentiment analysis on comments to identify the sentiment of the posts. The primary objective of the study is to facilitate the instructors so that they can improve their teaching methodology, thus enhancing the understanding level of the students.

China's Outward-oriented Internationalization Pathways to Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs)

China's Outward-oriented Internationalization Pathways to Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs)

Results of professional interventions of gatekeeper training programs for college student suicide prevention: A systematic review

immediate prevention efforts. It is the second leading cause of death among college students aged 15-29. To this day, mental health issues decrease students' academic achievement—while less help and treatment are given. This review aims to identify the available literature regarding professional interventions for campus suicide prevention, and preferences for suicide crisis service support options among college students. Method: Data were based on Scopus, Science Direct, Wiley, and EBSCO using some keywords such as intervention, suicide prevention, and college student. This review applied Preferred Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) to analyze 15 articles extracted from the database with a specific criterion published in the last five years (2018-2022). Results: The results point out that an effective intervention to prevent suicide among college students is a gatekeeper training program. Gatekeeper training programs by providing mental health lectures and lectures, discussions, role plays, online open course modules, and messages via email or telephone involving lecturers, staff, campus security, and students provide positive results in efforts to prevent suicide. Students most frequently choose social assistance—that is, help from friends, parents, and lecturers—as well as counseling or psychiatric treatments for their mental health needs. Conclusion: Providing mental health information to gatekeepers through lectures, discussions, role-play training, online open course modules, and messages via email or telephone involving lecturers, staff, campus security, and students has provided positive results in suicide prevention efforts.