The 2022 Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to train physiotherapists in the management of people with spinal cord injuries: a qualitative and quantitative analysis of learners' experiences and its impact.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Observational.

Objectives

To determine the learners' experience and the impact of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) conducted to teach physiotherapists about the management of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI).

Methods

A SCI MOOC for physiotherapists was run in 5 different languages at the end of 2022. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from different sources including registration details, pre- and post-MOOC Knowledge Assessments, a post-MOOC Evaluation, social media posts and online tracking of websites and emails. The data were used to answer four key questions: (i) what was the reach of the MOOC, (ii) what did participants think about the MOOC (iii) did the MOOC change participants' knowledge and/or confidence, and (iv) did the MO

SUBMITTER: Glinsky JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10645583 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature