How could a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) build capacities for WASH systems strengthening in three learning arrangements: self-paced, structured support and blended learning.
Title | E-learning for WASH systems strengthening : lessons from a capacity-building platform |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2022 |
Authors | Leal, A, Saleh, A, Verhoeven, J |
Corporate Authors | IRC |
Secondary Title | H2Open journal |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 1-16 : 6 fig. 8 tab. |
Date Published | 04/2022 |
Publication Language | English |
Keywords | blended learning, E-learning, Massive Open Online Course, MOOC, research |
Abstract | Research was undertaken to evaluate the performance of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Systems Academy, a free e-learning platform. The course, ‘WASH systems strengthening: The basics’, was assessed in three different learning arrangements: Case 1: MOOC (Massive Open Online Course, self-paced and self-guided), Case 2: MOOC with structured support, and Case 3: MOOC with blended learning. In each of these cases, the extent to which e-learning can contribute to improved understanding and application of WASH systems strengthening was investigated. The research was conducted between October 2020 and July 2021 using a modified Kirkpatrick model supplemented by the Outcome Harvesting methodology to assess which MOOC format was successful in performance and application. The study analysed data from the e-learning platform, user surveys, and interviews with water and sanitation e-learning experts and selected users. A comparison of the cases demonstrated that overall, the three learning arrangements were effective based on the reactions of the users, with completion rates of 21, 65, and 100% for MOOC, MOOC with structured support, and MOOC with blended learning, respectively. The MOOC with a blended learning approach was the most effective in terms of performance. This approach allowed participants to have a better understanding of the content with extra face-to-face support while completing the course. |
Notes | Includes 27 ref. |
DOI | 10.2166/h2oj.2022.066 |
Short Title | H2Open Journal |