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Barriers to Applying Knowledge Gained Through an Implementation Research Massive Open Online Course: An Explanatory
Michael J Penkunas1, Bella Ross2, Charlotte Pana Scott3,4
1Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), WHO, Geneva, Switzerland.
Summary
Learners in low- and middle-income countries face barriers applying implementation research (IR) knowledge from massive open online courses (MOOCs). Addressing individual, organizational, and systemic challenges is key to improving IR training effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Health Systems Research
- Global Health Education
- Implementation Science
Background:
- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offer accessible training in implementation research (IR).
- Limited access to quality IR training persists in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- The Special Program for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases developed a free IR MOOC to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers encountered by participants in applying knowledge gained from an IR MOOC.
- To explore these barriers among learners in LMICs.
- To inform improvements in online implementation research training.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 23 semi-structured interviews with MOOC participants.
- Interviews conducted across French, Spanish, and English language sessions.
- Data analyzed using a general inductive approach.
Main Results:
- Barriers were identified at individual, organizational, community, and health authority levels.
- Individual barriers included needs for advanced training and expert mentorship.
- Organizational, community, and health authority barriers involved lack of understanding, resistance, limited roles, and insufficient funding/awareness.
- Course completion challenges included language, deadlines, connectivity, and lack of localized examples.
Conclusions:
- Online IR training must be complemented by practical application opportunities.
- Enhancing expert guidance, language accessibility, and diverse case studies is crucial.
- Networking opportunities are vital for connecting learners with practitioners and knowledge application.
- Addressing identified barriers can improve the effectiveness of IR training programs in LMICs.
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