Digital Learning Innovation: Evaluating the Effectiveness of MOOC and Politicbox in Enhancing Students Understanding

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technologies has significantly transformed teaching and learning practices in higher education institutions worldwide. Universities increasingly adopt digital learning platforms to enhance student engagement, improve accessibility to educational resources, and support innovative pedagogical approaches. This study examines the effectiveness of digital learning innovation in the Malaysian Politics course through the integration of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) and a mobile-based learning platform known as Politicbox. The Politicbox consists of eBrief Case in the Malaysian Politics course (PAD270). The research focuses on students enrolled in the Malaysian Politics course in a public university of Malaysia. A mixed-method research design was employed to evaluate the impact of the digital learning platform on students’ knowledge acquisition, cognitive development, and overall learning satisfaction. Quantitative data were collected from 100 students through a structured questionnaire, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with selected participants. The quantitative data were analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis. The findings indicate that the integration of MOOC and Politicbox significantly enhances students’ understanding of political concepts, improves cognitive learning outcomes, and increases student satisfaction with the learning process. The results also reveal that system quality, service quality, and perceived usefulness play a crucial role in influencing students’ acceptance of digital learning platforms. The study contributes to the literature on technology-enhanced learning in political science education and provides practical implications for universities seeking to implement digital learning innovations in social science disciplines.