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  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Higher Education Technology

Background:

  • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) emerged in 2008 and have rapidly expanded within higher education since 2012.
  • Hundreds of global institutions now offer MOOCs, characterized by open access and typically no participant limits or prerequisites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the current utilization and future trajectory of MOOCs within the biomedical sciences.
  • To explore the evolving role of MOOCs in higher education, including hybrid models and credit-bearing options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of MOOCs in biomedical fields and their growing participant base.
  • Analysis of hybrid MOOC models integrating online learning with institutional assessment.
  • Exploration of emerging trends like micro-degrees and AI-powered virtual assistants.

Main Results:

  • Increasing numbers of learners and professionals are using biomedical MOOCs to update their knowledge.
  • Hybrid MOOCs are being integrated into campus degree programs.
  • The development of micro-degrees via MOOCs presents a potential future model for higher education.

Conclusions:

  • MOOCs are significantly impacting biomedical sciences education and professional development.
  • The integration of MOOCs, particularly hybrid models and micro-degrees, is reshaping access to higher education.
  • Artificial intelligence holds potential for delivering scalable, personalized learning experiences in MOOCs.