MOOC MODEL: INNOVATIVE APPROACH OF TEACHING IN THAILAND 4.0
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Massive Online Open Course or MOOC model of teaching and learning is an innovation in education which combines approach of teaching and the capability of information and communication technology with the internet. The MOOC model is applied to improve instructional process in the context of Thailand 4.0 and to solve problems, to develop and to enhance the efficiency of instruction. The MOOC model was designed so that courses are accessible online to everyone, regardless of the person’s age or job. Courses are available on an open platform that support massive learners. Learners can continuously communicate, exchange and search for knowledge together with other learners, both synchronously and asynchronously, anytime and anywhere they want and find suitable within the context. While learning through instructional media provided in MOOC courses, learners do not only read, watch or listen to content, but they are also prompted with quizzes included in the content. As a result, the learners must concentrate and be enthusiastic while learning. When learners submit their answers to the quizzes, the system will process them and promptly show the score as well as giving suggestions for incorrect answers so that learners are aware of their learning progress and weaknesses at all times. Furthermore, instructors can track learners’ learning data more easily and analyze their evaluations. The instructor’s role is to encourage, advise, support and carefully track the learner’s learning results. Therefore, it is considered that the MOOC model expands education opportunity and remedy educational inequality as the model removes teaching and learning limitations, allowing learners to learn at their full potential and develop skills needed in education management in 21st century.
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