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Lynore D Desilets¹

¹Villanova University College of Nursing, Villanova, PA, USA. lyn.desilets@villanova.edu

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|April 12, 2013

Summary

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are increasingly used for professional development. This resource reviews current educational options available for healthcare providers in this evolving landscape.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Online Learning Technologies

Background:

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are expanding into professional development sectors.
There is a growing need for accessible and flexible education for healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the current educational landscape for healthcare providers utilizing MOOCs.
To inform about the availability and status of online professional development courses.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing MOOC platforms and professional development offerings.
Analysis of course content and accessibility for healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

MOOCs offer diverse educational opportunities for healthcare providers.

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Conclusions:

MOOCs represent a significant and growing resource for healthcare provider professional development.
Further exploration of MOOCs can enhance continuous learning in healthcare.