Manuela Aparicio

MOOC's business models: turning black swans into gray swans

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are black swans. A black swan is an unexpected event that emerges from reality and alters the reality itself. MOOCs have affected supply and demand in higher education. MOOCs distribute knowledge, classes on many areas of expertise for free. Millions of users, from all over the world are enrolling MOOCs courses. Universities are sharing resources and knowledge in the Internet no matter who or why. This paradigm shift has an impact on peoples life. So, how can universities survive if they are giving knowledge for free? This paper presents a literature review on MOOCs. We also modulate this reality to minimize the jeopardy and maximize the good opportunities that MOOCs bring.

e-learning concept trends

E-learning systems are widely used from academia to industry. The usage of e-learning systems raises new research contexts. Multiple collaborative learning systems were implemented to improve people interaction, communication, working, coordinating activities, socializing and learning. E-learning systems play an significant role in the learning activities. This paper presents a critical literature review on e-learning systems; it is composed by two main parts. The first part contains a literature review on the e-learning concept and evolution. The second part consists on the concept different perspectives overlapś according to the various e-learning dimensions.

Evaluating success of a programming learning tool

This research proposes an evaluation model to measure a computer programming learning system success, for helping students to overcome learning difficulties. Teachers use programming learning environments, as computer-assisted instruction systems. The proposed model is supported in a the theory of information systems success evaluation, and in the characteristics of a virtual programming learning tool. The used tool was a web-based virtual robot learning system. Results presented here suggest the main features that this type of solution should include.

Adoption of cloud computing systems

The purpose of this paper is to verify the factors that influence acceptance it in the context of cloud computing systems adoption. This study presents the theoretical factors, which influence the acceptance of new information systems. The first part contains a literature review on Cloud Computing. We describe the Technology Acceptance Model, applied with research hypothesis for an empirical study. The paper presents an empirical study conducted in a user dimension. Many users, professional and personal answered to a questionnaire from various fields. In this study, we concluded that perceived usefulness has a positive impact in the intention of using cloud computer systems, among other conclusions.

S.I. success models, 25 years of evolution

This study intends to report a review of the literature on the evolution of the systems information success model, specifically the DeLone & McLean model (1992) during the last twenty-five years. It is also intended to refer the main critics to the model by the various researchers who contributed to its updating, making it one of the most used until today.

Gamification: A key determinant of massive open online course (MOOC) success

Abstract Massive open online courses (MOOCs), contribute significantly to individual empowerment because they can help people learn about a wide range of topics. To realize the full potential of MOOCs, we need to understand their factors of success, here defined as the use, user satisfaction, along the individual and organizational performance resulting from the user involvement. We propose a theoretical framework to identify the determinants of successful MOOCs, and empirically measure these factors in a real MOOC context. We put forward the role of gamification and suggest that, together with information system (IS) theory, gamification proved to play a crucial role in the success of MOOCs.

Gamification usage ecology

Gamification is applied in academia and industry and is being studied in the last years. Gamification is nowadays applied to several areas, such as learning, computer science, business, marketing, tourism, among others. However, we need to understand to what extent it is studied in academic context. We present a bibliographic study on gamification research, by identifying publications trends. This paper presents the gamification related areas, result from a publication keyword analysis of the scientific publications on gamification. In this paper, we also identify the game elements, game mechanics, and game dynamics, used as part of any gamification implementation. In this study are also present the most used gamification theoretical models.

Learning programming: A continuance model

There is currently a great difficulty in learning programming. In this context this research work presents a literature review on the programming difficulties, programming paradigms. Here it also presented the state of the art in computer science education in Portuguese universities. Based on this literature review it is proposed here a theoretical model. This theoretical model was proposed and validated empirically with university students of computer science. This model explains the determinants of satisfaction level of students. It also explains the usefulness level perceived by students. The proposed and validated model presents the drivers of students continuance intention in programming learning.

Modelo de competitive intelligence (CI) competitive intelligence (CI) model

Competitive intelligence (CI) provides information, warning management of market important changes to empower organizations in terms of competitive advantages to navigate turbulent environment. In this paper we present the different phases that compose the CI, establishing a differentiation between various models. It is, also presented a conceptual model, which integrates the various previous studies. In the paper are identified of the various technological tools capable of supporting the competitive intelligence process.

FrameWork de Localização ERP Open Source

Este artigo utiliza a metodologia de Gestao de Beneficios, proposta pela Cranfield School of Management, para identificar os beneficios do Projeto InovGrid. Esse projeto, fortemente baseado em Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informacao (SI/TI), visa a melhoria do consumo de energia da populacao portuguesa. Foi realizado um estudo de caso, com recolha de dados por meio de entrevistas, analise de documentos secundarios e observacao direta. A principal contribuicao deste artigo e a proposta de uma Rede de Dependencia de Beneficios que aponta a projecao internacional das empresas, o crescimento do volume de negocios, aumento de know-how e, principalmente, a melhoria na relacao com o cliente como principais beneficios do projeto para as empresas envolvidas.Technology adoption has been perceived as a way to improve organizational performance and quality of patient care. However, notwithstanding the high expectations for the value added by Healthcare Information Technology (HIT), the implementation of many projects has failed. A case study analysis of two public Portuguese hospitals was undertaken, focusing on understanding how stakeholders’ technological frames influence their commitment to the Information Systems and Information Technology (IS/IT) and the achievement of business benefits. An understanding is sought of the perceptions, assumptions, knowledge and commitment that health professionals hold regarding IT adoption. A qualitative and interpretative approach is used employing semi-structured interviews and document analysis. The Technological Frames of Reference (TFR) provided the theoretical basis for analysing the data. Findings revealed that some users’ frames alone or combined with some commitment antecedents can be particularly important to the commitment of users in achieving the expected IS benefits.