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Item MOOCs and upskilling in Australia : a qualitative literature study(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2019) Santandreu, David C.; Shah, Mariam Aman; Riggs, Karina; Connor, MelissaAccess to digital technology has demonstrated the ability to change learning in the workplace with easily available resources and flexibility through often self-paced learning environments, offering employees the ability to take control of their learning experiences. The scarce existing body of research suggests that “specialised” MOOCs may be an effective means of upskilling the workforce. Whilst MOOCs offer a convenient, scalable and cost-effective means for businesses looking to increase or update skills within their workforce, much uncertainty still exists about both Australian employers’ and employee perceptions and attitudes towards the use of MOOCs as a way of addressing the skills gaps. The aim of this study was to explore the potential for MOOCs in addressing the skills gaps in the Australian workforce through a systematic qualitative review of the literature. In total, 19 research and media articles were reviewed. Three major themes emerged: MOOCs and flexibility for learning, MOOCs for on-demand, lifelong learning in a rapidly changing workplace, and credentialing of MOOCs towards a formal qualification. This study aims to contribute to this growing area of research by exploring the extent to which MOOCs might help address skills shortages and upskill employees in an Australian context. © 2019, © 2019 The Author(s). This open access article is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.Item Public hospitals’ risk communication strategies during COVID-19: The case of Spain(Equinox Publishing Ltd, 2021) Aguerrebere, Pablo Medina; Calonge, David Santandreu; Hultberg, Patrik; Shah, Mariam Aman; Connor, MelissaItem Should I stay or should I go? International students’ challenges and opportunities to secure employment in their host country after graduation. A scoping review using PRISMA(Kaplan Singapore, 2023-06-29) Calonge, David Santandreu; Shah, Mariam Aman; Aguerrebere, Pablo Medina; Abdulla, Nadia; Connor, Melissa; Badr, Mira; Blakemore, EmmaThe opportunity to find employment is often a key push factor for students to study abroad. However, previous research has established that international graduates often face difficulties in securing employment in their host country and have a lower employment rate compared to local graduates. Although some research has been conducted on this topic in the Australian context, to date, the problem has been under-researched elsewhere. The aim of this scoping review of the literature is to address this gap and examine the challenges faced by international students when seeking employment in their host countries after graduation, as well as the potential opportunities offered to them. 18 articles were identified and were included in the review. Content analysis of the data was undertaken using NVivo 12.0. © 2023. David Santandreu Calonge, Mariam Aman Shah, Pablo Medina Aguerrebere, Nadia Abdulla, Melissa Connor, Mira Badr and Emma Blakemore.