MOOCs: factors that decrease desertion in students

Estamos viviendo constantes cambios tecnológicos y las necesidades de aprendizaje y capacitación son cada vez mayores. Uno de esos cambios son los cursos masivos abiertos en línea (MOOC). Como este es un nuevo tipo de curso en línea en nuestro entorno y el índice de abandono es alto, es imprescindible su análisis para conocer las razones de este y lograr disminuir la deserción de usuarios en cursos MOOC. Para ello, se propone conocer diferentes factores del problema, como por ejemplo la experiencia previa de los usuarios en la realización de cursos MOOC, el nivel de satisfacción en la interacción con las plataformas que alojan cursos MOOC y la satisfacción en general al finalizar un curso. Además, el conocer el perfil de los usuarios facilitará que los futuros cursos se adapten a ellos, aunque conlleve incrementar el equipo de trabajo. Con el fin de que estos se sientan acompañados, con ánimo de seguir el curso y que posean una nueva experiencia de aprendizaje.We are experiencing constant technological change, which implies that learning and training requirements have been increased, they are increasingly high. One of these changes are Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). As this is a new technology in our environment, the amount of desertion is high, it is essential to the analysis, to know the reasons of the high amounts of desertion and reduce the dropout of users in MOOC courses. For that, it is proposed to meet the different factors of the problem, for example, previous experience of users in making the MOOC courses, the level of satisfaction in the interaction with platforms that have courses MOOC and satisfaction by the end of a course. Additionally, knowing the user’s profile will make it easier for future courses suit them, although entails increasing the team and tailor a course to users, for the purpose of that they feel supported, intending to follow course and that they possess a new learning experience

Determinants of the Intention to Use MOOCs as a Complementary Tool: An Observational Study of Ecuadorian Teachers

New technological advances and globalization have undoubtedly given rise to new forms of learning. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which are a kind of evolution on e-learning, have the endorsement of prestigious universities around the world, and are transforming the traditional teaching–learning process. In Ecuador, these online courses are based on the Basic General Education system and are neither popular among students nor widely used by teachers in their teaching method, thus, this teaching system is not considered as an official qualification. The inclusion of this tool in the Ecuadorian educational system as a learning resource would expand access to equal opportunities to students and teachers from all over the country. Therefore, our proposal is to use the MOOCs as a source with all the instructional contents of the subject and as classwork based on the flipped-classroom method. In this way, such resources can be an aid to traditional high school classes, and the average grade achieved by students through this platform, as well as the student’s participation, may be part of the formal evaluation system in any institution. With the purpose of measuring the level of confidence in online education and the usage of MOOCs as a tool for teachers’ work, a descriptive and analytical approach has been taken in this study. A quantitative survey was administered to 696 Basic General Education teachers who took used this type of course. The results of this investigation show that 93.9% of the teachers trust the online education; 89% are ready to use MOOCs as a teaching–learning resource and 79% would use MOOCs as part of the final grade. These data prove that MOOCs could be a complementary tool for Basic General Education in Ecuador, so they could contribute to improve learning outcomes and the development of traditional education

Determinants of the Intention to Use MOOCs as a Complementary Tool: An Observational Study of Ecuadorian Teachers

New technological advances and globalization have undoubtedly given rise to new forms of learning. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which are a kind of evolution on e-learning, have the endorsement of prestigious universities around the world, and are transforming the traditional teaching–learning process. In Ecuador, these online courses are based on the Basic General Education system and are neither popular among students nor widely used by teachers in their teaching method, thus, this teaching system is not considered as an official qualification. The inclusion of this tool in the Ecuadorian educational system as a learning resource would expand access to equal opportunities to students and teachers from all over the country. Therefore, our proposal is to use the MOOCs as a source with all the instructional contents of the subject and as classwork based on the flipped-classroom method. In this way, such resources can be an aid to traditional high school classes, and the average grade achieved by students through this platform, as well as the student’s participation, may be part of the formal evaluation system in any institution. With the purpose of measuring the level of confidence in online education and the usage of MOOCs as a tool for teachers’ work, a descriptive and analytical approach has been taken in this study. A quantitative survey was administered to 696 Basic General Education teachers who took used this type of course. The results of this investigation show that 93.9% of the teachers trust the online education; 89% are ready to use MOOCs as a teaching–learning resource and 79% would use MOOCs as part of the final grade. These data prove that MOOCs could be a complementary tool for Basic General Education in Ecuador, so they could contribute to improve learning outcomes and the development of traditional education

Recorrido virtual en 3D para el Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Quito

El objetivo del presente estudio ha sido desarrollar una propuesta de recorrido virtual en 3D para el Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Quito. Éste recorrido permite que las personas visiten de forma virtual el centro y a la vez se informen sobre sus diversas exposiciones y recursos. Para lo cual se ha presentado un multimedio con el fin de lograr mayor atención por parte de adolescentes y jóvenes, que tomen la decisión de visitar de forma presencial las instalaciones en próximas ocasiones. La propuesta permite de una forma fácil e intuitiva conocer el lugar logrando el acercamiento de las imágenes y la observación del espacio simulando. El modelado se lo ha realizado en un software 3d (Blender) y su interactividad en Unity3D.Magíster en Diseño Multimedi

Procesos educativos a distancia: hacia la construcción de procesos integrales e inclusivos en el Ecuador

Throughout this paper, we analyze the educational distance processes from the contextualization of such processes, in order to meet the needs of the beneficiaries, analyzing the categories of quality, relevance and social justice in the distance educational system. The main theme is to rethink these educational processes, not as an extension of the formal system (ptp), but as an independent form that meets the vulnerable student needs. And although we may use formal educational categories, these should be adapted to the characteristics of the population to which it is addressed.A lo largo del presente trabajo, se hace un análisis de los procesos educativos a distancia desde la contextualización de dichos procesos, con el fin de atender a las necesidades de las personas beneficiarias, pero también analizar las categorías de calidad, justicia social y pertinencia en el sistema de educación a distancia, lo cual va a evitar la homogeneización la educación a distancia, ya que de hacerlo, no podrá atender a todos los grupos vulnerables y excluidos. El llamado es repensar estos procesos educativos, no como una extensión del sistema formal - presencial, sino como una modalidad independiente que responde a las necesidades contextualizadas.  Y que aunque se haga uso de categorías de la educación presencial, estas deben ser adecuadas a las particularidades de la población a la que se dirige, caso contrario, se constituiría en un margen de la educación presencial