195 Surgical Education Runs A-MOOC!

Abstract Aim This study aims to review the available surgical Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs), assess their scope, users, function and use a quality assurance score whether they are of sufficient quality. Understanding gaps will aid development future MOOCs. Introduction MOOCs have been changing fabric medical education over last ten years1. They perceived be disruptive in dismantling traditional methods content delivery. Their offer remote but flexible access visually appealing has an integral part success. Method We scrutinised publicly accessible websites offering using search terms “surgery” “surgical”. Thirty-eight 234 found were deemed relevant analysed further. Each MOOC was ranked into categories (not achieved, partially largely fully achieved) for standards set out by validated OpenUp tool. Results Only 34.2% suitable patients or relatives. The average cost accessing course (and certificate if available) is £50.39. 5.26% courses met minimum recommended 25-hour time. provided different learning pathways with activities range difficulties. An astounding did not achieve providing reliable fair assessments regular feedback students. Conclusions Not many high-quality exist. There scope produce more aimed at students, reduce improve how designed assessed.