A Study on the Use of Massive Open Online Courses in Otorhinolaryngology After Graduation

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Objective: The use of massive open online courses(MOOCs) in medical education and postgraduateeducation is becoming more and more widespreadacross the world. A survey study was carried out inTurkey to collect information and raise awarenessabout the use of MOOCs for educational and training purposes in the field of otorhinolaryngology aftergraduation.Method: The prepared survey questionnaire was published on the online communication platform of theTurkish Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Association, and volunteers were asked to fill-outthe questionnaire by clicking the given link.Results: A total of 210 volunteers participated in thesurvey study. Most of the volunteers (26.2%) were inthe 36-40 age range. At the time of the study 53.8%of the volunteers were working as specialist doctors,19.5% as residents, 10.5% as professors, 8.1% as associate professors, and 8.1% as assistant professors.Only 19 (9%) respondents ticked "yes" in responseto the question "Are you familiar with the MOOCprograms?" and only six (2.9%) of these respondentshad attended a MOOC program. Evaluation of thecorrelation between academic title and awareness ofMOOC programs showed that the instructors had asignificantly higher level of MOOC awareness compared to the specialists and the residents (p=0.032).Conclusion: Results of the survey revealed that theuse of MOOC programs in postgraduate otorhinolaryngology education was low and the volunteerswere not well-informed about this practice.