Social Impact Evaluation of Short Courses on MJU MOOCs Platform
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This study aims to evaluate the social outcomes generated by short-course learning on the MJU MOOCs platform using self-assessment questionnaires administered to both experimental and control groups at the pre-learning and post-learning stages. The data were analyzed using a Difference-in-Differences (DID) model. The results indicate that the experimental and control groups shared similar characteristics and exhibited parallel trends in pre-learning scores. Although the experimental group initially recorded lower scores than the control group, their average post-learning scores in Digital Literacy, Entrepreneurial Skills, and Storytelling Skills increased significantly by 2.177, 2.828, and 2.941 points, respectively. Furthermore, students’ transfer and application of knowledge upon course completion are regarded as positive social outcomes. For this reason, the responsible agencies should continue to support and promote these three courses in order to cultivate students’ fundamental digital skills and related proficiencies.
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