Interculturality in the Development of Technology-Mediated Courses for Massive Health Education: A Systematic Review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) enhance health professional education by promoting autonomy and interculturality. This review highlights their role in distance learning, training, knowledge dissemination, and fostering cultural understanding in healthcare settings.
Area Of Science
- Health Professions Education
- Educational Technology
- Intercultural Communication
Background
- Virtual Learning Environments, particularly Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), are transforming health professional education.
- MOOCs offer flexible learning, foster autonomy, and bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice.
- They are increasingly recognized for their potential to address cultural diversity in healthcare settings.
Purpose Of The Study
- To review the literature on the integration of interculturality in the development of healthcare-related MOOCs.
- To explore how MOOCs are produced and their impact on diverse audiences, including professionals, trainees, and the public.
- To identify the role of MOOCs in promoting health and social well-being through intercultural competence.
Main Methods
- A systematic literature review was conducted.
- Peer-reviewed studies published between 2016 and 2023 were searched in databases: Science Direct, PubMed, ERIC, and Scopus.
- Fifteen studies were selected for final analysis.
Main Results
- MOOCs offer innovative technology-mediated distance learning approaches in health education.
- They effectively support training, knowledge dissemination, and the promotion of intercultural competence.
- The reviewed studies underscore the importance of MOOC development in enhancing health and social well-being.
Conclusions
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are vital tools for advancing interculturality in health professional education.
- Continuous innovation and collaboration in MOOC development are crucial for their sustained effectiveness and relevance.
- MOOCs contribute significantly to preparing healthcare professionals for diverse work environments and promoting global health equity.
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