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AI Education in Massive Open Online Courses: A Content Analysis


Abstract:

This study aims to explore the current state of AI education in massive open online courses (MOOCs). We screened 128 sample MOOC courses from 10 learning platforms and co...Show More

Abstract:

This study aims to explore the current state of AI education in massive open online courses (MOOCs). We screened 128 sample MOOC courses from 10 learning platforms and coded information on course overviews, content outlines, recommended materials and teaching methods as a way to understand the content and teaching methods of AI education on MOOC platforms. The results show that: (1) Coursera and Edx platforms offer the largest number of ESD-related courses, the organizations offering MOOCs are mostly companies and universities, and the number of AI education-related courses started from 2012 to the present has increased year by year. The average number of participants is exceeds 120,000, and AI courses are currently very popular; (2) Core algorithms and topics related to typical applications are the main content of AI education; (3) Online procedural teaching, task-driven teaching and online collaborative learning are the most used pedagogical methods in MOOCs at this stage. However, pedagogical approaches such as scenario-based learning and project-based learning are not yet fully utilized in the MOOC environment. Our findings suggest that MOOC AI education in research a practical and innovative approach in preparing and learning AI education-related MOOC courses.
Date of Conference: 28-30 May 2021
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 06 September 2021
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Conference Location: Beijing, China

I. Introduction

Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely considered to be the new productivity revolution after the information technology revolution. Most people know or understand what AI-based services and devices are available, but few know the technology behind them [1]. Therefore, it is very important to familiarize people with the technical background and basic concepts of AI. After entering a new wave, the strategic plans on AI developed by the United States [2], China [3], the United Kingdom [4], France [5], Japan [6], and Singapore [7] have raised the application of AI education to a national strategic level, making the new generation of AI more widely concerned. At present, AI is developing rapidly and deeply affecting human work and life, and promoting AI education is fundamental and forward-looking for economic development and social development.

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