MOOC's impact on higher education

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Higher Education Studies
• Open Learning Systems

Background:

• Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are widely recognized for their impact on adult learning.
• Previous literature has extensively discussed MOOCs, but their specific effect on higher education systems remains an area for deeper investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the impact of MOOCs on Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• To examine the development of teaching and learning mechanisms in Saudi universities through the integration of MOOCs.

Main Methods:

• Descriptive and analytical research approach.
• Quantitative survey administered to professors at King Saud University (KSU).

Main Results:

• MOOCs demonstrate a significant direct impact on higher education, substantially improving educational outcomes (t=23.46, p≤0.001).
• MOOCs contributed to a 65% improvement in educational outcomes.
• MOOCs positively influence the higher education system within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Conclusions:

• The integration of MOOCs is a viable strategy for enhancing educational outcomes in Saudi higher education.
• MOOCs play a crucial role in modernizing teaching and learning mechanisms within Saudi universities.