Abstract
Enrolling in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) has become a global phenomenon, with millions of students from around the world signing up for courses offered by prestigious universities such as Harvard, MIT, and the University of London. Among the many platforms like edX, Udacity, and FutureLearn, Coursera was chosen to provide courses to blend in with Centro Escolar University (CEU) for its trial run. An evaluation was conducted across CEU’s three campuses using data from 198 students among the 459 enrollees in courses where Coursera was blended. This inferential study determined the quality and educational impact of blending Coursera into their CEU courses. The findings include the results on the effectiveness of course materials in meeting the learning needs of students, their engagement and involvement, the course structure, and the quality and educational impact on students. The results of this study can help educators better understand how to design effective learning experiences that promote student engagement, improve learning outcomes, and optimize the use of technology and resources in an online and offline setting.
Keywords: MOOCs, courses, educational impact, Coursera, course materials
Academic Profile
Dr. Eliza B. Ayo is an esteemed educator with a strong background in Computer Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Curriculum and Supervision, and a double master’s in information technology and education. As a faculty member at Centro Escolar University since 1998, she has been dedicated to imparting knowledge and expertise to her students. Dr. Ayo’s research contributions have been significant, with publications in renowned journals and presentations at international conferences. Her work primarily concerns mobile learning, educational technology, and pedagogy transformation. Dr. Ayo’s research contributions have been widely recognized, earning her prestigious awards and accolades, including the “Best in Research” award by Centro Escolar University in 2015 and the “Best Paper Presentation” at the ECBA 19th Conference in Singapore in 2016.