A STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES IN MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING

摘要

Due to technological advances, global issues and new regulations in the shipping industry, the seafarers are tasked to constantly remain current and comply with the required industry standards by ensuring their competencies are updated. For the purpose of creating another platform for the seafarers to meet and accomplish this requirement, this paper studied the development and implementation of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Maritime Education and Training (MET). The approach considered instructional design strategies (ISD) and methodology, target audience, type of training, content, evaluation and assessment schemes. Furthermore, the significant barriers in MET have been discussed including the current issues and challenges faced in the maritime industry. Given these complexities for MOOCs and considering the expected outcomes for both the seafarers and the maritime industry as a whole, the process may seem wearisome. Also, its immediate implementation may negatively impact the expected performance outcomes of the entire system as it currently stands. However, the long term benefits of a properly structured MOOC, being a learning management system (LMS) or e-learning platform, should be seen to overcome this setback and serve its intended purpose effectively. This paper presented a MOOC model specifically designed to conform with the requirements of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers Manila Amendment (STCW 2010).