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Item Frugal MOOCs: An adaptable contextualized approach to MOOC designs for refugees(Athabasca University, 2019-12) Shah, Mariam Aman; Calonge, David SantandreuThere is a growing body of literature that recognizes the role Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) can play in improving access to education globally, and particularly to thousands of people in developing and developed countries. There is increasing concern, however, that the millions of displaced refugee learners throughout Europe, the Middle East, and other regions are still disadvantaged when it comes to engaging in learning through MOOCs. The reasons for this disadvantage range from a lack of appropriate infrastructure or other supporting structures, to a lack of contextualized content. So far, little attention has been paid to contextualized MOOC models, which may both impact policies and be adapted to the specific needs of these learners who often do not have the means to access many education opportunities. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to propose a frugally-engineered MOOC model that addresses the barriers of access and participation for refugees. This paper engages in an exploratory research methodology, using findings from the literature and expert opinions gathered through interviews. These findings lead to the development of what the authors call a Frugal MOOC Model which can be contextualized to meet the needs of refugee learners. The paper goes on to highlight the development of the Frugal MOOC Model as the first phase of an ongoing study. It concludes with recommendations for the next phase of the study: how to implement the newly developed model. © Athabasca University.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.