MOOCs: A New Opportunity for Thai Dhammaduta Bhikkhus

Abstract

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are online courses that are open to learners from all over the world and are offered free of charge. MOOCs can be an effective tool for Buddhist missionaries to spread Buddhism to a wide audience. MOOCs can help missionaries reach learners who cannot be reached through other methods, such as face-to-face teaching or distance learning. Additionally, MOOCs can help missionaries spread Buddhism effectively and can help missionaries develop their teaching skills. This academic article presents new opportunities for Thai Buddhist missionaries to spread Buddhism through MOOCs. The article begins by reviewing the concept of MOOCs and the role of MOOCs in religious propagation. Then, the article discusses the potential of MOOCs for spreading Buddhism in Thailand. The article discusses the advantages and limitations of using MOOCs to spread Buddhism and proposes guidelines for leveraging MOOCs to spread Buddhism.