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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Cardiology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • A novel massive online open course (MOOC) titled "The Heart, Its Signs and Symptoms" was developed.
  • The MOOC focused on teaching medical students history taking and physical examination skills for common cardiac symptoms like chest pain and dyspnea.
  • Co-creation between medical students and academic staff, including residents and researchers, underpinned the development process.

Discussion:

  • The collaborative development model involving students and faculty was crucial for the MOOC's success.
  • The high completion and satisfaction rates indicate that this MOOC effectively addresses a need in online medical learning.
  • Learner engagement was high, with 96% completing at least one module.

Key Insights:

  • The MOOC demonstrated significant teaching efficiency, with participants' pass rates increasing from 74% to 95% post-course.
  • Factors such as younger age, geographical location (Southern Italy), and lower pre-test scores predicted greater learning gains.
  • Overwhelmingly positive feedback (n=238) highlighted user satisfaction with the course content and delivery.

Outlook:

  • The success of this co-created MOOC suggests a significant unmet demand for accessible and engaging online learning tools in medical semiotics.
  • Future iterations could explore expanding content to other areas of clinical examination or integrating advanced simulation technologies.
  • Further research could investigate long-term knowledge retention and clinical skill application post-MOOC completion.