Going Above and Beyond: Revolutionising Thai Secondary Schools Education via MOOC Course Development

Abstract

This study aims toward developing and implementing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) learning model specifically for Thai secondary schools in order to address challenges in relation to online learning with the intention to create a tailored curriculum, content, and online lessons which comply with learners’ needs in the changing landscape of teaching and learning. The research involved 70 school representatives from the Secondary Educational Service Area Office of the Mahasarakham prefecture with their consented participation in interviews and questionnaires for data collection. The data was then analysed via content analysis and descriptive statistics. The key findings of the study deduce that the students have their own learning devices, with 80% having internet access from home. Students are actively engaged in online learning, showing positive participation and effective use of teacher programs. Teachers provide strong support and recommend online resources, indicating moderate views towards the MOOC implementation. Recommendations from the study include limiting MOOC course content to 12 hours, with 35% delivered through video media in 10-minute segments. Teacher development guidelines must emphasise classroom management, teaching skills, and digital proficiency. Overall, this research contributes to the advancement of MOOC learning models in Thai secondary education, aiding in facilitating the shift towards digital teaching and learning methods.